Sonia
- Meaning
- Wisdom
- Origin
- Russian, Scandinavian
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What does Sonia mean?
Sonia means “wisdom”.
Sonia is a form of Sophia. It shares the recorded meaning “wisdom” with that name.
Nicknames & variations
No nicknames or variations are listed for Sonia yet.
How popular is Sonia?
United States · 2025Explore how often Sonia is used and how its ranking has changed.
- US girls rank
- #1,307 2025 · #1 is most popular
- Girls named Sonia
- 171 Recorded births in 2025
- Change in births
- 1.2% More than 2024
Sonia over time
United States · Girls
Recorded births
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Yearly data & usage
Rankings are calculated separately for girls and boys. The summary highlights girls, the most common recorded usage in 2025.
| Year | Usage | US rank | Births |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | Girls | #1,307 | 171 |
| 2024 | Girls | #1,356 | 169 |
| 2023 | Girls | #1,262 | 183 |
| 2022 | Girls | #1,156 | 211 |
| 2021 | Girls | #1,234 | 191 |
| 2020 | Girls | #1,127 | 214 |
| 2019 | Girls | #1,121 | 217 |
| 2018 | Girls | #1,064 | 240 |
| 2017 | Girls | #980 | 267 |
| 2016 | Girls | #1,003 | 264 |
| 2015 | Girls | #1,073 | 246 |
| 2014 | Girls | #950 | 283 |
Years reflect available birth records. Missing records do not mean zero births.
Names like Sonia
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Sophia
Mostly girls- Meaning
- Wisdom
Shares the recorded meaning “wisdom” with Sonia.
Sofia
Mostly girls- Meaning
- Wisdom
Shares the recorded meaning “wisdom” with Sonia.
Sophie
Mostly girls- Meaning
- Wisdom
Shares the recorded meaning “wisdom” with Sonia.
Mia
Mostly girls- Meaning
- Drop of the sea
Shares an origin with Sonia.
Mila
Mostly girls- Meaning
- Gracious; dear
Shares an origin with Sonia.
Natalie
Mostly girls- Meaning
- Birthday of the Lord
Shares an origin with Sonia.
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