Aunusti
A girl's name of Samoan origin with 12 recorded U.S. births.
Meaning & Origin
Aunusti is a three-syllable girl's name with a open, approachable sound — ending on a vowel softens the overall impression. With only 12 recorded U.S. births, it is exceptionally rare — the kind of name most people encounter for the first time when they meet your child.
In the most recent SSA release, Aunusti ranks #13632 among U.S. girl names — distinctive enough to stand out.
Aunusti is a girl's baby name of Samoan or Pacific Islander origin, a Samoan rendering of August or Augusta, from the Latin augustus meaning 'great,' 'venerable,' or 'consecrated.'
Names adapted through colonial and missionary contact take on new life in Pacific languages — Aunusti is August with a Samoan rhythm, familiar yet transformed.
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Aunusti is cataloged under the Samoan naming tradition. Names from the Samoan tradition carry linguistic and cultural patterns that shape their sound, structure, and associations.
In the U.S., Aunusti has been recorded as a girl's name since 2022, with 12 total births. Browse the Samoan names hub on this site to explore the broader family.
At a Glance
Popularity Over Time
Aunusti has 2+ years of history in the U.S., first appearing in 2022.
Popularity by Decade
| Decade | Births | Avg Rank | Trend |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2020s | 12 | #13719 | — |
The Story of Aunusti
A Gen Alpha name
Peaking in 2022, Aunusti is a fresh, modern favorite. Girls named Aunusti are most likely born between 2022 and 2024.
How rare is Aunusti?
Only about 1 in every 600,000 babies born in 2024 was named Aunusti — a truly uncommon choice.
The journey through the decades
First appeared in the records in 2022, peaked in the 2020s with 12 births that decade.
Year-by-Year Data
View complete yearly data(2 years, 2022–2024)
| Year | Births | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 6 | #13632 |
| 2022 | 6 | #13806 |
Source: U.S. Social Security Administration. Showing years with 5+ recorded births.
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Data source: U.S. Social Security Administration, 2022–2024