Sonia
Sonia: name meaning, origin and popularity
Meaning and origin of Sonia
- A female given name from Russian (the usual UK spelling of the name which is spelled Sonya in the US).
Etymology
Borrowed from Russian Со́ня (Sónja), pet form of Софи́я (Sofíja, “Sophia”).
How popular is Sonia?
Since 1880, 66,747 girls and 279 boys in the U.S. have been named Sonia (100% girls). Its highest rank for girls was #165 in 1976. Its highest rank for boys was #2757 in 1966. In 2025, 171 babies were given the name, outside the top 1,000.
Names similar to Sonia
Names that start with the same letters, most popular first.
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Sibling name ideas for Sonia
Sister and brother names that share Sonia's Russian roots and are still in the U.S. top 1,000.
Sonia FAQ
What does the name Sonia mean?
A female given name from Russian (the usual UK spelling of the name which is spelled Sonya in the US). Borrowed from Russian Со́ня (Sónja), pet form of Софи́я (Sofíja, “Sophia”).
What is the origin of the name Sonia?
Sonia is listed as a name of Russian origin.
How popular is the name Sonia?
Since 1880, 66,747 girls and 279 boys in the U.S. have been named Sonia (100% girls). Its highest rank for girls was #165 in 1976. Its highest rank for boys was #2757 in 1966. In 2025, 171 babies were given the name, outside the top 1,000.
Is Sonia a boy or girl name?
Sonia is mostly a girl name in the U.S.: 66,747 girls and 279 boys since 1880.
Popularity data: U.S. Social Security Administration baby name data, 1880–2025 (names given to 5+ babies per year). Origin and etymology text: Wiktionary, available under CC BY-SA 4.0.