Sonja
Sonja: name meaning, origin and popularity
Meaning and origin of Sonja
- A female given name.
How popular is Sonja?
Since 1880, 39,513 girls and 44 boys in the U.S. have been named Sonja (100% girls). Its highest rank for girls was #180 in 1938. Its highest rank for boys was #3203 in 1967. In 2025, 37 babies were given the name, outside the top 1,000.
Names similar to Sonja
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Sibling name ideas for Sonja
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Sonja FAQ
What does the name Sonja mean?
A female given name.
How popular is the name Sonja?
Since 1880, 39,513 girls and 44 boys in the U.S. have been named Sonja (100% girls). Its highest rank for girls was #180 in 1938. Its highest rank for boys was #3203 in 1967. In 2025, 37 babies were given the name, outside the top 1,000.
Is Sonja a boy or girl name?
Sonja is mostly a girl name in the U.S.: 39,513 girls and 44 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.