Sonja vs Sonia

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Sonja

Girl #2,924 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"wisdom, skill"

Origin: Greek

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Girl #1,356 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"wisdom"

Origin: Greek via Slavic

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Sonja Rank #2,924

Sonia Rank #1,356

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

Is Sonja or Sonia more popular?

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

What do Sonja and Sonia mean?

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

Are Sonja and Sonia boy or girl names?

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