Girl Name
Buna
Buna means “Chemical symbol for sodium”. It is used as a girl's name across several naming traditions, and it is rare in the United States today — outside the SSA top 1,000.
Origin and meaning: English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0). Popularity: US Social Security Administration.
Considering Buna? It is a girl name whose meaning is "Chemical symbol for sodium", and ranks in our Rare popularity tier. Phonetically it shares territory with Buena.
Buna meaning, origin, and usage
Meaning: Chemical symbol for sodium
Origin: Multiple naming traditions are associated with this name.
Pronunciation: Baby Name Studio pronounces Buna as B·U·N·A, with 4 letters and a girl usage profile.
Popularity: According to Baby Name Studio's 2026 tracker, Buna is an uncommon, standout choice in the Rare tier.
Buna variants, nicknames, middle names, and sibling names
- Variants and spelling ideas: Bunaa, Bunae, Bunay, Bun.
- Nicknames: Buna works as its own nickname.
- Middle names: Pair Buna with a middle name that balances its short sound; start with the Buna middle name generator.
- Sibling names: Buena, Bina, Bunny, Bunnie, Boone — full picks on the sibling names for Buna guide for a cohesive sibset.
- Similar names: Looking for names that sound like Buna? Browse our names like Buna guide for phonetic-neighbor picks.
- Explore more: use the Baby Name Explorer, name search, AI name generator, and Baby Name Studio homepage.
Frequently asked about Buna
What does the name Buna mean?
Buna means "Chemical symbol for sodium". The meaning is recorded in English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0), and in US records Buna is used as a girl name.
What is the origin of Buna?
The exact origin of Buna is debated, but it has been used across multiple naming traditions.
How do you pronounce Buna?
Buna has 4 letters and is most commonly stressed on the first syllable.
Is Buna a boy's or girl's name?
Buna is primarily used as a girl's name in US records.
How popular is Buna in 2026?
In our 2026 popularity tracker, Buna sits in the Rare tier — an uncommon, standout choice.
What names are similar to Buna?
Names that share Buna's sound and style include Buena, Bina, Bunny, Bunnie, Boone.
What middle names pair well with Buna?
Good middle-name fits for Buna pair an opposite syllable rhythm: if Buna is short, lean longer (e.g. classical or three-syllable middles); if Buna is longer, a one-syllable middle keeps the full name from feeling heavy.
What are good sibling names for Buna?
Sibling names that pair naturally with Buna share its rhythm without rhyming — Buena, Bina, Bunny all sit comfortably alongside it on a shortlist.