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Sonya

OriginGreek
Meaning"wisdom"
GenderBoy & girl
US Rank
Girls#1939

2025 SSA

BoysUnranked

Below 5 births

About Sonya

See SONIA.

Sonya is also given to boys.

Pronounced SOH-nyuh.

As of October 2026, Sonya ranked #1939 for girls in US births in 2025 and #8338 for boys in US births in 1988 SSA, peaked at #114 for girls in 1967 and #2268 for boys in 1971.

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Sonya for girls

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