Lillia vs Sonja

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Sonja

Girl #2,924 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"wisdom, skill"

Origin: Greek

Cultural Roots

Russian Scandinavian German Eastern European

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#2,924
Total SSA Count
56
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Soni, Son

Playground Safety Score

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Popularity Comparison

Lillia Rank #3,117
Sonja Rank #2,924

Sonja is more popular, ranked #2924 vs #3117 for Lillia.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Lillia ___

  • Lillia Rose
  • Lillia Grace
  • Lillia Mae
  • Lillia Jane
  • Lillia Claire
  • Lillia Kate

Sonja ___

  • Sonja Marie
  • Sonja Elizabeth
  • Sonja Louise
  • Sonja Anna
  • Sonja Claire
  • Sonja Rose

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Lillia

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If you choose Sonja

Anya Natasha Ivan Dmitri Vera

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Lillia or Sonja more popular?

Sonja is more popular, ranked #2924 compared to Lillia at #3117 in the United States.

What do Lillia and Sonja mean?

Lillia means "lily flower" (Latin origin). Sonja means "wisdom, skill" (Greek origin).

Are Lillia and Sonja boy or girl names?

Lillia is primarily a girl name. Sonja is primarily a girl name.

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