Girl
Sonia
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About Sonia
Elegant simplicity defines this name, which manages to feel both worldly and accessible simultaneously. The European flair gives it sophistication without pretension, while its straightforward spelling and pronunciation keep it grounded. It's a name that has graced artists, intellectuals, and leaders throughout history, carrying subtle associations of creativity and intelligence. The soft sounds create a gentle, feminine quality without being overly delicate or precious. It ages beautifully, suiting a child as naturally as it does a grandmother. The name possesses a quiet confidence, never demanding attention but always commanding respect. For parents seeking something cultured and refined yet unpretentious, this choice offers timeless grace with multicultural appeal.
Popularity of the Name Sonia
Rank among the 1,000 most popular baby names, by year.
| United States | United Kingdom | New Zealand | Ireland | Canada | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1909 | #866 | ||||
| 1910 | #993 | ||||
| 1911 | #925 | ||||
| 1912 | #830 | ||||
| 1913 | #793 | ||||
| 1914 | #768 | ||||
| 1915 | #838 | ||||
| 1916 | #837 | ||||
| 1917 | #783 | ||||
| 1918 | #710 | ||||
| 1919 | #716 | ||||
| 1920 | #833 | ||||
| 1921 | #836 | ||||
| 1922 | #830 | ||||
| 1923 | #790 | ||||
| 1924 | #760 | ||||
| 1925 | #711 | ||||
| 1926 | #617 | ||||
| 1927 | #474 | ||||
| 1928 | #509 | ||||
| 1929 | #526 | ||||
| 1930 | #527 | ||||
| 1931 | #509 | ||||
| 1932 | #466 | ||||
| 1933 | #442 | #185 | |||
| 1934 | #428 | ||||
| 1935 | #428 | ||||
| 1936 | #405 | ||||
| 1937 | #338 | ||||
| 1938 | #302 | #216 | |||
| 1939 | #399 | #191 | |||
| 1940 | #388 | ||||
| 1941 | #446 | ||||
| 1942 | #468 | #228 | |||
| 1943 | #458 | ||||
| 1944 | #509 | ||||
| 1945 | #471 | #183 | |||
| 1946 | #526 | #179 | |||
| 1947 | #489 | #265 | |||
| 1948 | #490 | #184 | |||
| 1949 | #451 | #207 | |||
| 1950 | #441 | #203 | |||
| 1951 | #419 | #193 | |||
| 1952 | #391 | #236 | |||
| 1953 | #409 | #181 | |||
| 1954 | #376 | #208 | |||
| 1955 | #358 | #189 | |||
| 1956 | #349 | #226 | |||
| 1957 | #333 | #205 | |||
| 1958 | #321 | #234 | |||
| 1959 | #300 | #212 | |||
| 1960 | #303 | #194 | |||
| 1961 | #294 | #168 | |||
| 1962 | #281 | #147 | |||
| 1963 | #256 | #106 | |||
| 1964 | #254 | #132 | #297 | ||
| 1965 | #244 | #109 | #294 | ||
| 1966 | #206 | #97 | #254 | ||
| 1967 | #206 | #121 | #267 | ||
| 1968 | #199 | #102 | #303 | ||
| 1969 | #182 | #105 | #230 | ||
| 1970 | #186 | #100 | #229 | ||
| 1971 | #183 | #107 | #185 | ||
| 1972 | #176 | #112 | #199 | ||
| 1973 | #174 | #107 | #169 | ||
| 1974 | #172 | #111 | #182 | ||
| 1975 | #177 | #98 | #194 | ||
| 1976 | #165 | #105 | #184 | ||
| 1977 | #197 | #102 | #208 | ||
| 1978 | #203 | #163 | #235 | ||
| 1979 | #207 | #139 | #240 | ||
| 1980 | #209 | #168 | #210 | ||
| 1981 | #227 | #154 | #166 | ||
| 1982 | #241 | #158 | #194 | ||
| 1983 | #245 | #206 | #213 | ||
| 1984 | #264 | #197 | #186 | ||
| 1985 | #280 | #230 | #222 | ||
| 1986 | #287 | #307 | #226 | ||
| 1987 | #293 | #230 | |||
| 1988 | #316 | #335 | #231 | ||
| 1989 | #304 | #260 | |||
| 1990 | #314 | #175 | |||
| 1991 | #315 | #284 | #206 | #213 | |
| 1992 | #331 | #218 | #220 | ||
| 1993 | #326 | #192 | #208 | ||
| 1994 | #364 | #280 | #242 | ||
| 1995 | #368 | #387 | #270 | #281 | |
| 1996 | #409 | #348 | #466 | #280 | |
| 1997 | #405 | #367 | #393 | #674 | #289 |
| 1998 | #418 | #370 | #256 | #366 | |
| 1999 | #461 | #396 | #353 | ||
| 2000 | #507 | #413 | #324 | #323 | #348 |
| 2001 | #508 | #434 | #393 | #481 | |
| 2002 | #530 | #413 | #507 | #391 | |
| 2003 | #555 | #472 | #637 | #401 | |
| 2004 | #552 | #611 | #469 | #437 | |
| 2005 | #582 | #733 | #676 | #467 | |
| 2006 | #609 | #601 | #542 | #478 | |
| 2007 | #646 | #545 | #484 | ||
| 2008 | #709 | #621 | #590 | #541 | |
| 2009 | #689 | #705 | #464 | #475 | |
| 2010 | #721 | #719 | #546 | #684 | |
| 2011 | #776 | #646 | #463 | #648 | |
| 2012 | #822 | #656 | #466 | #687 | |
| 2013 | #865 | #667 | #421 | #750 | |
| 2014 | #950 | #733 | #730 | #723 | |
| 2017 | #980 | #693 | #636 | #850 | |
| 2015 | #809 | #425 | #811 | ||
| 2016 | #637 | #472 | |||
| 2018 | #676 | #598 | |||
| 2019 | #804 | #449 | |||
| 2020 | #799 | ||||
| 2021 | #688 | #554 | |||
| 2022 | #948 | #716 | |||
| 2024 | #852 | ||||
| 2025 | #826 |
Top names by country: United States · United Kingdom · New Zealand · Ireland · Canada
Variations of Name Sonia
Names Similar to Sonia
Nicknames for Sonia
- Sonny
- Soni
- Nia
- Sona
Famous People Named Sonia
| Sonia Sotomayor | U.S. Supreme Court Justice |
| Sonia Rykiel | French fashion designer |
| Sonia Delaunay | Ukrainian-French artist |
| Sonia Manzano | American actress |
| Sonia O'Sullivan | Irish former athlete |
| Sonia Braga | Brazilian actress |
| Sonia Rolland | French actress |
| Sonia Evans | British singer |
| Sonia Manmohan | Indian classical dancer |
| Sonia Lee | South Korean pianist |
| Sonia Petrova | Russian ballet dancer |
| Sonia Todd | Australian actress |
| Sonia Couling | Thai-British model and actress |
| Sonia Kruger | Australian TV presenter |
| Sonia Gandhi | Italian-Indian artist |
| Sonia Vihar | Indian classical singer |
| Sonia Ben Ammar | Tunisian-French actress |
| Sonia Fergina Citra | Indonesian beauty queen |
| Sonia Olla | Spanish flamenco dancer |
Characters Named Sonia
| Sonia Strumm | Mega Man Star Force |
| Sonia the Hedgehog | Sonic Underground |
| Sonia Fowler | EastEnders |
| Sonia Belmont | Castlevania |
| Sonia Kaspbrak | It |
| Sonia Alcana | Batman Beyond |
| Sonia Sanchez | Gunslinger Girl |
| Sonia Blade | Mortal Kombat |
| Sonia Chang | 24 |
| Sonia Solandres | Grand Theft Auto |
| Sonia Hoffman | Prison Break |
| Sonia Greene | Hemingway & Gellhorn |
| Sonia Wayne | Gotham |
| Sonia Proudmoore | World of Warcraft |
| Sonia Escobar | The Bridge |
| Sonia Herrera | Resident Evil |
| Sonia Beeksma | House of Cards |
| Sonia Rodriguez | Wild Arms |
| Sonia Kendall | The Bill |