Sonya

Pronunciation: [ s-OHNY-uh ]

Boy Name #29,394 Most Popular Hidden Gem

A distinctive boy name with a rare, memorable quality.

Meaning & Origin

Sonya is a boy name, recorded for 5 babies in US birth records. It is pronounced s-OHNY-uh.

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

Quick Facts

Gender: Boy
Popularity Rank: #29,394
Total SSA Count: 5

Nicknames

Son Soy Sonie

Also a Girl Name

Sonya is also used as a girl name, ranked #1915.

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Similar Names

Sophia Sophie Sophronia Solomon Sol Solon Soloman Sofia

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Frequently Asked Questions About Sonya

Is Sonya a boy or girl name?

Sonya is used as both a boy and girl name. As a boy name, it is ranked #29394. As a girl name, it is ranked #1915. Sonya is more commonly used as a girl name.

How do you pronounce Sonya?

Sonya is pronounced s-OHNY-uh.

How popular is the name Sonya?

Sonya is currently ranked #29394 in popularity for boy names in the United States.

What are common nicknames for Sonya?

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

Is Sonya a common or rare name?

Sonya is an uncommon name, ranked #29394 in the US. Its rarity gives it a distinctive, memorable quality.

About the Name Sonya

Sonya is a boy name .

Is Sonya a boy or girl name? Sonya is used as both a boy and girl name. As a boy name, it ranks #29,394 in popularity. As a girl name, it ranks #1,915. Sonya is more commonly used as a girl name.

Sonya is currently ranked #29,394 in popularity for boy names in the United States.

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