Girl · #10,678 in 2026

Sonnia

Name: Popularity of the name Sonnia in U.S. births, 1880–2026
Creator: U.S. Social Security Administration
License: https://www.ssa.gov/foia/
Keywords: Sonnia, baby name, popularity, U.S., SSA, rankings

Current Rank

#10,678

Peak Rank

#4,236 (1961)

Total Babies

110

5-Yr Trend

Stable

1937

First Year

1985

Last Year

1961

Peak Year

#4236

Peak Rank

110

Total Count

Years Active

The Story of Sonnia

Sonnia first appeared in U.S. Social Security Administration records as a baby girl name in 1937, with 6 babies given the name that year. Its peak popularity came in 1961, when 10 Sonnias were born — ranking #4,236 that year. As of 2026, Sonnia ranks #10,678 for baby girls with 5 births, with steady use. In total, more than 110 Sonnias have been born in the U.S. since records began in 1880, spanning the 1930s through the 2020s.

Popularity Over Time

Popularity by State

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Names that sound like Sonnia

Phonetically similar names — useful when Sonnia is the vibe but a different syllable count or letter feel might suit better. Linked entries have a profile on Peek a Name.

Source: Datamuse . Phonetic similarity ranking, not curated.

Frequently Asked Questions about Sonnia

What does the name Sonnia mean?

Sonnia is a girl's name that has been used in U.S. records since 1937. Behind the Name doesn't list a specific etymology, but the name has remained in use across multiple decades.

How popular is Sonnia in 2026?

In 2026, Sonnia ranks #10,678 among girls' names in the U.S., with 5 babies given the name that year.

When was Sonnia most popular?

Sonnia reached its peak popularity in 1961, ranking #4,236 that year with 10 babies given the name.

Is Sonnia a unisex name?

In U.S. Social Security records, Sonnia is primarily a girl's name. We don't have meaningful data for it as a boy's name.

What names go well with Sonnia?

Names that share a similar style or popularity range with Sonnia include Rex, Maryclaire, Velena. These pairings are based on rank proximity and naming era in U.S. data.

About the name Sonnia

Sonnia is a girl baby name tracked by the U.S. Social Security Administration. It first appeared in SSA records in 1937 and has accumulated 110 births in the dataset. Sonnia's peak popularity came in 1961 when it ranked #4,236. Use the chart and map above to compare Sonnia's trajectory across years and U.S. states, or browse the related names section to discover similar choices.

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Data sources

Birth statistics (counts, ranks, years 1880–2026) — U.S. Social Security Administration . Predictions for years not yet released by SSA are computed by Peek a Name from historical trends; we update with official data as soon as it ships.
Etymology, cultural origins, and related forms — Behind the Name (used under their public API terms).
Meaning prose and editorial summary — Wikipedia article extracts, licensed under CC BY-SA 3.0 .
Predicted nationality distribution — Nationalize.io .
Phonetically similar names — Datamuse .

Peek a Name aggregates and presents the above data for informational purposes. Statistical predictions and external attributions are clearly labelled where shown; we make no guarantee of accuracy beyond what each source provides.