Sonja vs Sonya

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Sonja

Girl #2,924 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"wisdom, skill"

Origin: Greek

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Girl #1,915 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"wisdom"

Origin: Greek

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Sonja Rank #2,924

Sonya Rank #1,915

Sonya is more popular, ranked #1915 vs #2924 for Sonja.

Is Sonja or Sonya more popular?

Sonya is more popular, ranked #1915 compared to Sonja at #2924 in the United States.

What do Sonja and Sonya mean?

Sonja means "wisdom, skill" (Greek origin). Sonya means "wisdom" (Greek origin).

Are Sonja and Sonya boy or girl names?

Sonja is primarily a girl name. Sonya is primarily a girl name.