Sonia name meaning

✍  Updated on: March 11th, 2023
Gender: Unisex, both Boy and Girl
Origin: Old Greek
Usage: Arabic, Arabic, Assamese, English, Gujarati, Hindi, Kannada, Malayalam, Marathi, Sanskrit, Sikh, Tamil, Telugu, Slavic, Armenian, Russian, Finnish, Swedish, Danish, Norwegian, Bengali and Oriya
Pronunciation: s(o)-nia
Meaning: Wisdom, Beautiful, Pretty, Wise, Name which Brings Happiness, Skill and Lovely
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What does Sonia mean?

Pleasing and All time favorite Old Greek Sonia bestowed upon both boys and girls and is used in Danish, Slavic, Telugu, Oriya, Bengali, Malayalam, Arabic, Sanskrit, Russian, Tamil, Gujarati, Hindi, Kannada, Armenian, Assamese, Swedish, English, Norwegian, Marathi, Finnish and Sikh, meaning of Sonia is "Wisdom, Beautiful, Pretty, Wise, Golden, Skill or Lovely".

Also Sonia is equivalent of Sonya in Armenian, Russian and English languages. Also Sonia is form of Sophia in Russian and English languages. Sonia is celebrated on September 18th.

Could Sonia be an appropriate name for your new bundle of joy?

Sonia is a popular baby girl name that has been widely used across different cultures. With its Greek origin, Sonia means wisdom and is associated with intelligence and knowledge.

One of its unique features is its simplicity in spelling and pronunciation, making it easy to remember and recognize. Its versatility is also another factor that makes it stand out as it can be combined with other names to create meaningful combinations.

Sonia is a name that exudes confidence, sophistication, and elegance, making it an ideal choice for parents looking for a classic yet modern moniker for their little princess. Overall, Sonia remains a timeless option with universal appeal that will always hold significance throughout the years.

How do I pronounce Sonia?

The proper pronunciation of two syllabled Sonia is s(o)-nia.

Variants of Sonia

Soniah, Sophie, Sonya, Sophia, Sofi, Sofie, Sophiemarie, Lasonya, Fieke, Sonja, Anasophia, Sophiagrace, Sofee, Sofia, Soffie, Marie, Sona, Anna, Grace

Names that rhyme with Sonia

How popular is the name Sonia?

Sonia was a popular name in United States. Over 65642 babies have been given the first name in 153 years. At its zenith in 1976, it ranked 165th when 1768 parents chose the moniker for their baby girls.

However the graph is now showing a downward trend after 153 years. Additionally, the name has been in the top 500 baby names a whooping 67 times Also, Sonia was among the popular names in France.

Since emerging in 1900 around 83357 babies have been given the given name. When at the peak of its usage in 1974, 4566 girls were bestowed the name and it was ranked at 17th position.

However after 114 years, the name is on free fall on the charts. In addition to that, the moniker has been in the top 50 baby names 18 times Also, Sonia was a popular name in Spain.

Over 2864 babies have been named Sonia since 2002. When at its peak in 2002, it ranked 58th when 553 parents chose the moniker for their baby girls. After 6 years of usage, the name has fallen out of the charts.

Moreover, the name has been to the top 100 baby names 6 times

Sonia is a common name in England and Wales given to over 1605 babies in 23 years. Currently the name is rising, in 1996, 125 girls were bestowed the name and it was ranked at 296th position.

Also, Sonia used to be a common name in New South Wales, first appeared in 1967 and over 1534 babies have been given the name in 12 years. When at the peak of its usage in 1972,.

After 12 years of usage, the name has fallen out of the charts.

Sonia is a familiar baby name in Queensland during its short run, it been to the top 100 names.

In 1973, it achieved its highest ever ranking of 51 on girl names chart when 87 babies were given the name Sonia. There are over 528 babies that have been given the name Sonia in Queensland.

Sonia is a unique baby name in Ireland, it has been in use since 1964 and was able to reach the top 200 names. In 1981, it achieved its highest ever ranking of 163 on girl names chart when 40 babies were named Sonia.

Over 821 people have been named Sonia in Ireland. Also, in Switzerland, it has been in use since 1998 and was able to reach the top 300 names. In 2000, it achieved its highest ever ranking of 258 on girl names chart when 29 babies were named Sonia.

Over 248 people have been named Sonia in Switzerland. Also, in Belgium, it has been in use since 1995 and was able to reach the top 400 names. In 1995, it achieved its highest ever ranking of 335 on girl names chart when 29 babies were named Sonia.

Over 426 people have been named Sonia in Belgium.

However things change on global perspective, Sonia is extremely popular in Brazil where every 1 in 400 have the name as well as in, Bangladesh, Mexico and Mozambique.

Also the baby name is popular in India, Peru, Argentina, Colombia, Italy, Pakistan, Philippines, Ecuador, Tunisia, Angola, Chile, Bolivia, Guatemala, Cuba, Afghanistan, Venezuela, El Salvador, England, Algeria, Puerto Rico, Portugal, Paraguay, Egypt, Honduras, Burundi, Canada, Congo, Iran, Dominican Republic, Haiti, Costa Rica, Sierra Leone, Rwanda, Poland, Central African Republic, Uruguay, Togo, Nicaragua, Australia, Nigeria, South Africa, Sudan, Jamaica, Indonesia, Lebanon, Ghana, Madagascar, Morocco, Romania, Israel and East Timor.

According to our estimate, at least 3330000 people have been bestowed Sonia around the globe.

YearBoysGirls
RankBirthsRankBirths
20181060239
2017979264
20161010259
20151068245
2014946283
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Sonia in Nordic countries

CountriesMenWomen
First NameSecondary NameFirst NameSecondary Name
Netherlands05174104
Finland000500

Numerological analysis of Sonia

You can smell a great opportunity from miles. Sometimes, you question your existence. You aren't selfish, so you allow everyone in it. You should be more careful with your actions. You can hurt people with your recklessness. You can't be offended or insulted by anyone because you know that an insult is an insult if you accept it as your truth. Although you play tough all the time, deep inside, there's a sensitive soul capable of love.

Other names similar to Sonia

  •  Sumaira - Meaning of Sumaira is Brownish or Successful is used prevalently in Gujarati, Malayalam and Tamil is given to baby girls
  •  Ashiq - Notably used in Tamil, Arabic and Gujarati, Ashiq is used as a baby boy name, meaning of Ashiq is "Sweetheart, Lover or Variant of Aashiq"
  •  Gazala - Meaning of Gazala is Charming or Intelligent used for girls is used largely in Hindi, Kannada and Tamil
  •  Sahara - Used primarily in Gujarati and Marathi uncustomary, Sahara means "Name of a Desert, Wilderness or Dawn" is aimed at both sexes
  •  Fareeda - Meaning of Fareeda is Precious Pearl or Gem or Matchless used for girls is used mostly in Hindi, Kannada and Gujarati
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Middle names for Sonia

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Famous people named Sonia

  • Sonia O'Sullivan, Irish former track and field athlete
  • Sonia Steinman Gold, US government employee in the 1930s and '40s,
  • Sonia Bisset, retired Cuban track and field athlete
  • Sonia Isabelle, award-winning host of Celebrity Page
  • Sonia Nazario, American journalist mostly
  • Sonia Benezra, Canadian TV and radio interviewer and personality and actress
  • Sonia Rodriguez, Canadian ballerina
  • Sonia Tschorne, architect and Chilean politician
  • Sonia Arova, Bulgarian ballerina
  • Sonia Shah, American investigative journalist and author noted for her articles on corporate power - especially with respect to agriculture
  • Sonia Pressman Fuentes, American author, speaker, feminist leader
  • Sonia Ruseler,
  • Sonia Karlsson, Swedish social democratic politician
  • Sonia Levitin, German American novelist, artist, producer
  • Sonia Seymour Mikich, German TV journalist
  • Sonia López, Mexican singer
  • Sonia Karlov, American dancer, stage, and motion picture actress
  • Sonia Satra, American actress
  • Sonia Melchett, English socialite and author
  • Sonia Vinci, former journalist and co-anchor of 'Nine News'
  • Sonia Keys, American amateur astronomer
  • Sonia Pierre, human rights advocate in the Dominican Republic
  • Sonia Blangiardo, American television soap opera director and producer
  • Sonia Johnson, American feminist activist and writer
  • Sonia Gandhi, Indian politician of Italian descent
  • Sonia, English pop singer from Liverpool
  • Sonia Rolland, Rwandan-French actress and was Miss France
  • Sonia Orwell, second and last wife of writer George Orwell
  • Sonia Olschanezky, member of the French Resistance and the Special Operations Executive during World War II
  • Sonia Manzano, American actress, screenwriter, author
  • Sonia Waddell, New Zealand athlete
  • Sonia Dada, American rock/soul/rhythm and blues band
  • Sonia Rykiel, French fashion designer and writer
  • Sonia Delaunay, Ukrainian-born French artist,
  • Sonia Dresdel, English actress
  • Sonia Sotomayor, Associate Justice of the Supreme Court of the United States
  • Sonia Boyce, British Afro-Caribbean artist
  • Sonia Kruger, Australian television presenter and media personality
  • Sonia Aquino, Italian actress
  • Sonia Robertson, member of the national team that won the gold medal at the 1980 Summer Olympics
  • Sonia Sanchez, American poet most often associated with the Black Arts Movement
  • Sonia Barrio, member of the Women's National Team that surprisingly won the golden medal at the 1992 Summer Olympics
  • Sonia Pottinger, Jamaican reggae record producer
  • Sonia Lee, Korean-born entrepreneur best known as the co-founder and president of Fullpower Technologies
  • Sonia Deol, English radio and television presenter of Indian descent
  • Sonia Agarwal, Indian film actress
  • Sonia Couling, international supermodel, actress
  • Sonia Faleiro, award-winning writer of narrative non-fiction
  • Sonia Leong, British freelance comic artist
  • Sonia Lannaman, British former athlete
  • Sonia Evans in Episode #1.1 as Producer
  • Sonia Kay in Resilience as Second Unit Director or Assistant Director
  • Sonia Lila Tahallah in Trois vies et une seule mort as Second Unit Director or Assistant Director
  • Sonia Franco in Bambola di carne as Actress
  • Sonia Maria Martin in Here After as Actress
  • Sonia Vachon in 5150 Rue des Ormes as Actress
  • Sonia Ferrer in Episode dated 12 February 2007 as
  • Sonia Martínez in Perras callejeras as Actress
  • Sonia Van Dam in ECW One Night Stand as
  • Sonia Amar acted in TV series Le Lyonnais
  • Sonia Amelio characterized the important character of Linda in 1971 action and horror flick El hacedor de miedo.
  • In 1968, Sonia Bruno characterized the role of Yola in comedy movie La chica de los anuncios.
  • Sonia Cavazos, from 1977 adventure flick El rey de los gorilas, who portrayed N.
  • Sonia Nassery Cole characterized central role of Farishta Mansouri in 2010 drama, family movie The Black Tulip.
  • In 1976, Sonia Furió portrayed the role of Rocio in comedy and drama movie El esperado amor desesperado.
  • In 1985, Sonia Infante played the role of Morimba in action and adventure movie Treasure of the Amazon.
  • Sonia Mamede, from 1957 comedy, musical movie Garotas e Samba, who portrayed Zizi.
  • Sonia Marcelle, from 1916 drama flick Should a Baby Die?, who played Rachel Cohen.
  • In 1990, Sonia Piña characterized the role of N in horror, thriller film Tarot sangriento.
  • Sonia Torgeson portrayed the small role of Alice Woodward in 1959 horror and sci-fi film Teenagers from Outer Space.
  • Sonia Zoidou portrayed leading character of Malamo in 1960 drama, romance movie Malamo.
  • In 2008 adventure and crime film, Alamo Gold, Sonia Acevedo characterized Maria and The Spirit of the Alamo Gold.
  • Sonia Linar characterized the central role of N in 1985 drama flick Que me maten de una vez.
  • In 2001, Sonia Laszlo portrayed the role of Susanna In movie The Blood of Success.
  • In 2001, Sonia Mekkiou characterized the role of Gamra in drama movie L'attente des femmes.
  • Sonia Ichti portrayed crucial character of N in 1984 drama and fantasy flick El-haimoune.
  • Sonia Esquivel, from 1990 drama movie Mala yerba nunca muere, who played N.
  • Sonia Sahel, from 1980 movie La mer couleur de larmes, who characterized the Cathy Vidal.
  • In 2009 comedy, drama movie, Wojna polsko-ruska, Sonia Bohosiewicz portrayed Natasza.
  • Sonia Thakur characterized small character of N in 1992 horror flick Khooni Dracula.
  • In 2012, Sonia Méndez played the role of Marta in drama, romance film El sexo de los ángeles.
  • Sonia Silvestre, from 1998 drama movie Cuando un Amor se Va, who characterized N.
  • Sonia Bella, from 1939 drama flick Mga anak ng lansangan, who played the N.
  • In 1969 drama flick, Amartoles tsinganes, Sonia Kanellaki characterized N.
  • Sonia Couoh played crucial character of Cata in 2009 drama film Norteado.

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