Sonya
Pronunciation: [ s-OHNY-uh ]
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A distinctive boy name with a rare, memorable quality.
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Sonya first appeared in US Social Security records in 1962.
Over 182 babies have been named Sonya in the United States since SSA records began.
Today, Sonya is a hidden gem — rare but distinctive , currently ranked #29,394 for boy names in the US .
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- Gender
- Boy
- Popularity Rank
- #29,394
- Total SSA Count
- 5
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About the Name Sonya
Sonya is a boy name .
Is Sonya a boy or girl name? Sonya is used as both a boy and girl name. As a boy name, it ranks #29,394 in popularity. As a girl name, it ranks #1,915. Sonya is more commonly used as a girl name.
Sonya is currently ranked #29,394 in popularity for boy names in the United States.
Common nicknames for Sonya include Son, Soy, Soie, and Sonkins. These shorter forms provide casual alternatives while keeping the elegance of the full name.
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Sources
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