Sonia vs Sonja

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Sonia

Girl #1,356 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"wisdom"

Origin: Greek via Slavic

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Girl #2,924 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"wisdom, skill"

Origin: Greek

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Sonia Rank #1,356

Sonja Rank #2,924

Sonia is more popular, ranked #1356 vs #2924 for Sonja.

Is Sonia or Sonja more popular?

Sonia is more popular, ranked #1356 compared to Sonja at #2924 in the United States.

What do Sonia and Sonja mean?

Sonia means "wisdom" (Greek via Slavic origin). Sonja means "wisdom, skill" (Greek origin).

Are Sonia and Sonja boy or girl names?

Sonia is primarily a girl name. Sonja is primarily a girl name.