Sonia
Pronunciation: [ s-OHNY-ah ]
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A distinctive boy name with a rare, memorable quality.
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Sonia first appeared in US Social Security records in 1956.
Over 278 babies have been named Sonia in the United States since SSA records began.
Today, Sonia is a hidden gem — rare but distinctive , currently ranked #8,735 for boy names in the US .
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Quick Facts
- Gender
- Boy
- Popularity Rank
- #8,735
- Total SSA Count
- 10
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Sonia is also used as a girl name, ranked #1356.
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About the Name Sonia
Sonia is a boy name .
Is Sonia a boy or girl name? Sonia is used as both a boy and girl name. As a boy name, it ranks #8,735 in popularity. As a girl name, it ranks #1,356. Sonia is more commonly used as a girl name.
Sonia is currently ranked #8,735 in popularity for boy names in the United States.
Common nicknames for Sonia include Son, Soy, Soie, and Sonkins. These shorter forms provide casual alternatives while keeping the elegance of the full name.
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