Sonya
Sonya is a Russian diminutive of Sophia, meaning 'wisdom.' The name carries a warm, literary quality and has been used independently across many cultures since the 19th century.
Current Popularity
#1939 for girls
in the United States (2025)
Popularity over time
Good to Know
- •Can be spelled Sonia or Sonya—both are common and correct
- •Easy to pronounce in most languages
- •Strong literary associations, including Dostoevsky's 'Crime and Punishment'
- •Works well in both professional and casual settings
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Statistics
65,772
Total births since 1880
1967
Peak year
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