Sonja

Pronunciation: [ s-OHNY-ah ]

Boy Name #10,259 Most Popular Hidden Gem

A distinctive boy name with a rare, memorable quality.

Meaning & Origin

Sonja is a boy name, recorded for 9 babies in US birth records. It is pronounced s-OHNY-ah.

Parents who love the name Sonja often also consider Sophia, Sophie, Sophronia .

Quick Facts

Gender: Boy
Popularity Rank: #10,259
Total SSA Count: 9

Nicknames

Son Soy Sonie

Also a Girl Name

Sonja is also used as a girl name, ranked #2924.

View Sonja as a girl name →

Similar Names

Sophia Sophie Sophronia Solomon Sol Solon Soloman Sofia

Playground Safety

Kid-Friendly

Can't decide?

Start a tournament bracket with Sonja and other names you're considering.

Start a Tournament

Like this name?

Check how Sonja sounds with your surname and test for potential nicknames.

Analyze This Name

Browse more boy names →

Explore More Generators

🧝 Fantasy Name Generator
Create names for D&D and RPG characters
🐾 Pet Name Generator
Find the perfect name for your furry friend
🎭 Character Name Generator
Names for fictional characters across genres

Frequently Asked Questions About Sonja

Is Sonja a boy or girl name?

Sonja is used as both a boy and girl name. As a boy name, it is ranked #10259. As a girl name, it is ranked #2924. Sonja is more commonly used as a girl name.

How do you pronounce Sonja?

Sonja is pronounced s-OHNY-ah.

How popular is the name Sonja?

Sonja is currently ranked #10259 in popularity for boy names in the United States.

What are common nicknames for Sonja?

Common nicknames for Sonja include Son, Soy, and Sonie.

Is Sonja a common or rare name?

Sonja is an uncommon name, ranked #10259 in the US. Its rarity gives it a distinctive, memorable quality.

About the Name Sonja

Sonja is a boy name .

Is Sonja a boy or girl name? Sonja is used as both a boy and girl name. As a boy name, it ranks #10,259 in popularity. As a girl name, it ranks #2,924. Sonja is more commonly used as a girl name.

Sonja is currently ranked #10,259 in popularity for boy names in the United States.

Common nicknames for Sonja include Son, Soy, and Sonie. These shorter forms provide casual alternatives while keeping the elegance of the full name.