Sonja

Sonja is a girl's name of English origin. Its meaning is not recorded in the standard references we check — we would rather tell you that plainly than guess. In 2024 it was given to 56 girls in the United States.

Sonja at a glance

Gender
Girl name
Origin
English & American
Meaning
Not recorded in standard references

About the name Sonja

Sonja belongs to the English & American tradition. Its roots are documented, even though its precise meaning is not recorded in the standard references — an honest gap we prefer to a confident guess.

In the United States, Sonja first appears in Social Security records in 1906. It climbed to its best-ever rank of #180 in 1938, and in 2024 56 babies received the name — 39,476 in total since 1880. Those are the official counts, not estimates.

Sonja in US records

First recorded (US)
1906
Best US rank
#180 in 1938
Peak year
1968
Babies named Sonja in 2024
56
Total since 1880
39,476

Sonja in England & Wales records

First recorded (since 1996)
1996
Best rank
#1970 in 1999
Babies named Sonja in 2020
5
Total since 1996
101

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Frequently asked questions

What does the name Sonja mean?

The meaning of Sonja is not recorded in the standard references we check. Rather than repeat an unsourced claim, we leave it open — its English origin is documented, but its exact meaning is not.

Is Sonja a boy or girl name?

Sonja is a girl name. In 2024, 56 babies received the name in the US.

What origin is the name Sonja?

Sonja comes from the English & American tradition.

How popular is the name Sonja?

Sonja first appears in US records in 1906. Its best-ever ranking was #180 in 1938, and 56 babies were given the name in 2024.

This profile is built from the US Social Security Administration's public baby-names data — see the source. Its meaning is not recorded in the standard references we check. If you spot an error, write to [email protected].