Soumya

Soumya is a unisex name of Indian origin meaning “gentle.” It is a rare choice in US records.

Soumya at a glance

Gender
Unisex name
Origin
Hindu & Indian
Meaning
“gentle”

About the name Soumya

Soumya belongs to the Hindu & Indian tradition. Its meaning — “gentle” — is the sense carried by its Indian roots, and it is the meaning we verified against published sources for this page.

In the United States, Soumya first appears in Social Security records in 1992 and has been given to 266 babies since 1880. It is a genuinely rare choice in the US.

Soumya in US records

First recorded (US)
1992
Total since 1880
266

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Frequently asked questions

What does the name Soumya mean?

Soumya means “gentle” in its Indian roots. We check every meaning against published sources before it appears here.

Is Soumya a boy or girl name?

Soumya is a unisex name.

What origin is the name Soumya?

Soumya comes from the Hindu & Indian tradition.

How popular is the name Soumya?

Soumya is uncommon in US records — it first appears in 1992 and has been given to 266 babies since 1880.

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