Sonja: Meaning, Origin, and Popularity
Wisdom that guides the heart toward truth.
- Origin
- Slavic
- Syllables
- 2
- Current rank
- #2342
- Peak
- #180 in 1938
Trend: Falling, easing off its high over the latest decade.
Popularity over time
Lower rank = more popular (rank 1 is the most popular name)
What Sonja Means
Sonja is a girl name of Slavic origin. Wisdom that guides the heart toward truth.
How Popular Sonja Is
Sonja currently ranks #2342 among girl names in the United States, based on Social Security Administration data. It peaked at #180 in 1938. It has been easing off its high.
Good to Know About Sonja
- Sonja peaked at #180 in the U.S. in 1938.
- Sonja is less common today than in past decades, making it a distinctive choice.
- Sonja is a name from the Slavic language family.
Names Like Sonja
Other Slavic names that start with the same letter or share a style.
Sibling Names for Sonja
Slavic names that pair well as a brother or sister to Sonja.
Questions About Sonja
What does Sonja mean?
Sonja is a girl name of Slavic origin. Wisdom that guides the heart toward truth.
How popular is Sonja?
Sonja currently ranks #2342 among girl names in the United States, based on Social Security Administration data. It peaked at #180 in 1938. It has been easing off its high.
Where does Sonja come from?
Sonja comes from Slavic roots. Sonja peaked at #180 in the U.S. in 1938.
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