Sonam
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A distinctive boy name with a rare, memorable quality.
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Sonam first appeared in US Social Security records in 2000.
Over 118 babies have been named Sonam in the United States since SSA records began.
Today, Sonam is rising quickly in popularity , currently ranked #36,059 for boy names in the US .
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Quick Facts
- Gender
- Boy
- Popularity Rank
- #36,059
- Total SSA Count
- 5
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Sonam is also used as a girl name, ranked #12966.
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About the Name Sonam
Sonam is a boy name .
Is Sonam a boy or girl name? Sonam is used as both a boy and girl name. As a boy name, it ranks #36,059 in popularity. As a girl name, it ranks #12,966. Sonam is more commonly used as a girl name.
Sonam is currently ranked #36,059 in popularity for boy names in the United States.
Common nicknames for Sonam 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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