Girl · #13,441 in 2026

Soria

Soria is a city and municipality in the autonomous community of Castile and León in Spain, and capital of the province of Soria, located on the Douro river. It has a population of 40,654, representing 45.1% of the provincial population as of 2024. Situated at about 1,065 meters above sea level, Soria is the second highest provincial capital in Spain.

Current Rank
#13,441
Peak Rank
#13,441 (1993)
Total Babies
5
5-Yr Trend
Stable
1993
First Year
1993
Last Year
1993
Peak Year
#13441
Peak Rank
5
Total Count
1
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Meaning & Origin of Soria

What this name means, where it came from, and how it has traveled across cultures.

Soria is a city and municipality in the autonomous community of Castile and León in Spain, and capital of the province of Soria, located on the Douro river. It has a population of 40,654, representing 45.1% of the provincial population as of 2024. Situated at about 1,065 meters above sea level, Soria is the second highest provincial capital in Spain.

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Etymology
It is claimed that in Roman times there was a castle called Oria, purportedly named after a Greek knight called Doricus. Based on this folk etymology, some historians guessed that the first inhabitants of this city might have been the Dorians . Archaeology has not confirmed that story. Instead it has suggested that the first inhabitants were the Suebi , whose kings (as reported by Tutor and Malo in their Compedio historial de las dos Numancias ) established one of their courts there. These two hypotheses have been abandoned because of lack of evidence. It seems more likely that the name Soria
Origin & history
Main article: History of Soria Madonna del Mirón Hermitage, whose construction was begun in the 6th century by the Suebi . The first recorded inhabitants in the area of Soria were the Celtiberians , around the 4th century BC. After the fall of the Western Roman Empire , the rebuilt city was occupied by the Suebi . Later, after the Arab conquest of Spain , it grew in importance due to its proximity to the border of the Christian lands, which in the 8th century had settled along the Duero river. In 869 Soria was the centre of the rebellion of Suleyman ibn-Abus against the emir of Córdoba , who s

The Story of Soria

Soria first appeared in U.S. Social Security Administration records as a baby girl name in 1993, with 5 babies given the name that year. Its peak popularity came in 1993, when 5 Sorias were born — ranking #13,441 that year. As of 2026, Soria ranks #13,441 for baby girls with 5 births, with steady use. In total, more than 5 Sorias have been born in the U.S. since records began in 1880, spanning the 1990s through the 2020s.

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Notable people named Soria

A small selection from Wikipedia. Tap "Read more" below to see the full list on Wikipedia.

  • Saint Saturius of Soria
  • Javier Modrego
  • Shem Tov ben Abraham ibn Gaon (1283 – c. 1330), a Jewish Talmudist and kabbalist

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Names that sound like Soria

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

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Frequently Asked Questions about Soria

What does the name Soria mean?
Soria is a city and municipality in the autonomous community of Castile and León in Spain, and capital of the province of Soria, located on the Douro river. It has a population of 40,654, representing 45.1% of the provincial population as of 2024. Situated at about 1,065 meters above sea level, Soria is the second highest provincial capital in Spain.
How popular is Soria in 2026?
In 2026, Soria ranks #13,441 among girls' names in the U.S., with 5 babies given the name that year.
When was Soria most popular?
Soria reached its peak popularity in 1993, ranking #13,441 that year with 5 babies given the name.
Is Soria a unisex name?
In U.S. Social Security records, Soria is primarily a girl's name. We don't have meaningful data for it as a boy's name.
What names go well with Soria?
Names that share a similar style or popularity range with Soria include Illah, Elaheh, Raelina. These pairings are based on rank proximity and naming era in U.S. data.

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About the name Soria

Soria is a girl baby name tracked by the U.S. Social Security Administration. It first appeared in SSA records in 1993 and has accumulated 5 births in the dataset. Soria's peak popularity came in 1993 when it ranked #13,441. Use the chart and map above to compare Soria'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.