Sonata
Pronunciation: [ s-uhn-AHT-uh ]
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A distinctive girl name with a rare, memorable quality.
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Sonata first appeared in US Social Security records in 1989.
Over 53 babies have been named Sonata in the United States since SSA records began.
Today, Sonata is a hidden gem — rare but distinctive , currently ranked #32,164 for girl names in the US .
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Quick Facts
- Gender
- Girl
- Popularity Rank
- #32,164
- Total SSA Count
- 6
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About the Name Sonata
Sonata is a girl name .
Sonata is currently ranked #32,164 in popularity for girl names in the United States.
Common nicknames for Sonata include Son, Sona, Sonay, Sonaie, Soy, Soie, and Sonkins. These shorter forms provide casual alternatives while keeping the elegance of the full name.
Alternative spellings of Sonata include Sona . Each spelling variation gives the name a slightly different character while preserving its sound and meaning.
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