Leticia vs Sonya

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Leticia

Girl #1,764 Most Popular 4 Syllables

Meaning

"joy, happiness, gladness"

Origin: Latin

Cultural Roots

Spanish Latin American Portuguese Italian English

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#1,764
Total SSA Count
114
Syllables
4
Formality
Formal
Nicknames
Letty, Ticia, Leti

Playground Safety Score

✓ All Clear
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Popularity Comparison

Leticia Rank #1,764
Sonya Rank #1,915

Leticia is more popular, ranked #1764 vs #1915 for Sonya.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Leticia ___

  • Leticia Maria
  • Leticia Sofia
  • Leticia Isabel
  • Leticia Carmen
  • Leticia Lucia
  • Leticia Elena

Sonya ___

  • Sonya Marie
  • Sonya Rose
  • Sonya Ann
  • Sonya Claire
  • Sonya Louise
  • Sonya Irina

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Leticia

Esperanza Rosario Valentina Miguel Roberto

If you choose Sonya

Natasha Irina Tatiana Mikhail Alexei

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Leticia or Sonya more popular?

Leticia is more popular, ranked #1764 compared to Sonya at #1915 in the United States.

What do Leticia and Sonya mean?

Leticia means "joy, happiness, gladness" (Latin origin). Sonya means "wisdom" (Greek origin).

Are Leticia and Sonya boy or girl names?

Leticia is primarily a girl name. Sonya is primarily a girl name.

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