US Popularity:4809
Origin:Greek
Meaning:wisdom
Sonja is a girl's name of Greek origin. It is a variation of Sonya, which comes from Sophia, meaning "wisdom." As a first name, Sonja is especially popular in Scandinavian and Slavic countries. If you believe your little one is an old soul with intelligence and perception beyond their years, Sonja is an inspirational name worth considering.
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Sonja Name Popularity Data

The Bump Ranking

Overall:Sonja is currently #3101 on The Bump
Girl:Sonja is currently #2121 on The Bump Girl Names

U.S. Births

Overall:Sonja is currently #4809 in U.S. births
Girl:Sonja is currently #2717 in U.S. births

Yearly Ranking Change:

Year:
2023
#2717
in 2023
+ 1101
from 2022
In comparison to the previous year's data

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Sources

  • Behind the Name, Sonja, June 2019

  • Behind the Name, Sonya, November 2019

  • Behind the Name, Sophia, November 2020

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