Sonya
Complete Name Analysis & Etymology Guide
65,861 Total Births
145 Years of Data
1967 Peak Popularity Year
2,987 Peak Births

Sonya Name: Complete Etymology, Meaning & Popularity Analysis

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Summary

Sonya is a name of Russian origin, derived from 'Sofiya,' meaning 'wisdom.' It has evolved through various forms, including Sofiya and Sophia. The name is associated with traits of intelligence and elegance, with no direct biblical relevance. It gained popularity in the 20th century and remains a fashionable choice today.

Etymology & Cultural Background of "Sonya"

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Pronunciation

/ˈsɔːn.jə/

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Origin

Russian

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Etymology

Sonya is derived from the Russian name 'Sofiya,' which means 'wisdom.' It is a diminutive form of the name and has been widely used in various cultures as a standalone name.

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Meaning

wisdom

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Language Evolution

Sofiya, Sophia, Sonya

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Historical Usage

Sonya gained popularity in the 20th century, particularly in Russian-speaking countries, and has since spread to other cultures as a fashionable name.

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Variants & Derivatives

Sonia, Sophia, Sophie

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Modern Popularity & Image

Currently, Sonya is perceived as a sophisticated and elegant name, often associated with intelligence and grace.

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Famous People

Sonya Sotomayor, Associate Justice of the Supreme Court of the United States, Sonya Blade, a fictional character from the Mortal Kombat video game series

📊 Sonya Name Trend Analysis

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Boy Name Trend

Recent 3-Year Analysis

3-Year Trend: Stable
25-Year Trend: Relatively Stable
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Girl Name Trend

Recent 3-Year Analysis

3-Year Trend: Stable
25-Year Trend: Relatively Stable

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✨ Sonya Name Meaning & Significance

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Popularity Trend

Highly Popular name with 2,987 peak births in 1967

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Geographic Spread

Popular across 51 US states, with strongest presence in Alabama

Historical Span

Data spanning 145 years from 1880 to 2024, showing long-term trends

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Generational Impact

Influenced 10 different American generations with varying popularity

Historical Birth Statistics for the Name "Sonya"

Note: Years with identical rankings may represent different numbers of births. Data is sourced from Social Security card applications for births in the United States.

Yearly Ranking History of "Sonya"

"Sonya" Popularity Across American Generations

Generation Gender Rank Total Names
Baby Boomers (1946-1964) Boy 5728th of 7552 20
Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980) Boy 3550th of 10718 135
Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) Boy 10692nd of 16616 27
G.I. Generation (1901-1927) Girl 1488th of 9107 507
Silent Generation (1928-1945) Girl 555th of 9204 2,864
Baby Boomers (1946-1964) Girl 341st of 12526 12,824
Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980) Girl 143rd of 19264 34,494
Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) Girl 404th of 27321 9,759
Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) Girl 1043rd of 35406 3,688
Generation Alpha (2013-2024) Girl 1683rd of 30306 1,543

Regional Popularity of "Sonya" by Generation for Male Names

TOP(%) MidWest Northeast South West
G.I. Generation
(1901-1927)
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Silent Generation
(1928-1945)
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Baby Boomers
(1946-1964)
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Generation X (Gen X)
(1965-1980)
- - - -
Millennials (Gen Y)
(1981-1996)
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Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers)
(1997-2012)
- - - -
Generation Alpha
(2013-2024)
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Regional Popularity of "Sonya" by Generation for Female Names

TOP(%) MidWest Northeast South West
G.I. Generation
(1901-1927)
85.03%
1204th/1416
44.82%
618th/1379
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Silent Generation
(1928-1945)
31.50%
487th/1546
25.77%
401st/1556
31.79%
748th/2353
32.32%
500th/1547
Baby Boomers
(1946-1964)
16.79%
374th/2227
17.37%
422nd/2430
9.67%
276th/2853
14.74%
409th/2775
Generation X (Gen X)
(1965-1980)
5.99%
176th/2937
6.20%
216th/3483
2.73%
96th/3518
4.95%
200th/4044
Millennials (Gen Y)
(1981-1996)
10.99%
405th/3685
10.88%
487th/4475
6.64%
345th/5194
7.08%
447th/6317
Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers)
(1997-2012)
20.19%
925th/4582
19.62%
1013th/5164
16.83%
1231st/7313
12.82%
957th/7463
Generation Alpha
(2013-2024)
41.67%
1660th/3984
33.96%
1524th/4487
32.94%
2247th/6822
23.23%
1458th/6276

State-by-State Popularity of "Sonya"

This map shows the relative popularity of "Sonya" across states, calculated by dividing the number of births with this name in each state by the total births in that state. This methodology provides a standardized measure of popularity regardless of state population size.

Comprehensive Regional & Generational Popularity Trends of "Sonya" in the United States

The name Sonya is most popular in Alabama, USA across all generations. It ranks highest as a Girl name among the Generation X (Gen X) generation in the South region. Recent 3-year trends show this Boy name is maintaining steady popularity, while the 25-year trend indicates it has been relatively stable. Recent 3-year trends show this Girl name is maintaining steady popularity, while the 25-year trend indicates it has been relatively stable. From 2020-2022, Sonya has been falling for female in MidWest, too falling for female in Northeast, too falling for female in South, stalled for female in West. The long-term 25-year analysis reveals it has been stalled for female in MidWest, stalled for female in Northeast, stalled for female in South, stalled for female in West. Across generations, 'Sonya' has shown interesting popularity patterns: Among the Baby Boomers (1946-1964), it ranked 5728th out of 7552 names. Among the Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980), it ranked 3550th out of 10718 names. Among the Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996), it ranked 10692nd out of 16616 names. Among the G.I. Generation (1901-1927), it ranked 1488th out of 9107 names. Among the Silent Generation (1928-1945), it ranked 555th out of 9204 names. Among the Baby Boomers (1946-1964), it ranked 341st out of 12526 names. Among the Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980), it ranked 143rd out of 19264 names. Among the Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996), it ranked 404th out of 27321 names. Among the Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012), it ranked 1043rd out of 35406 names. Among the Generation Alpha (2013-2024), it ranked 1683rd out of 30306 names. Discover how the name 'Sonya' has evolved through American history with our comprehensive regional and generational analysis.

Infographic: Sonya name meaning, origin, and popularity trends in the United States (US baby name analysis chart)
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