Sun
Derived from the Arabic word for the sun, this name carries a sense of warmth and radiance. It is historically significant in Sufi mysticism, most notably associated with Shams Tabrizi, the spiritual mentor of the poet Rumi. While traditionally used for both boys and girls, it remains a rare and distinctive choice in the United States.
About 42 girls were named Shams in 2025.
US births per 5-year period, 1990–present (SSA data).
Persian spiritual instructor and mentor of Rumi
Islamic historian and theologian
Saudi-Kuwaiti singer and actress
