Sonia
Girl name · 426 babies recorded · 1974–2025
Sonia: 426 babies born in Scotland since 1974, given to girls, peaking at 34 births in 1974.
Sonia is a name with deep roots, deriving from the Greek *sophia* meaning wisdom, and also serving as a Slavic diminutive of Sofiya. Its most notable bearers include Indian politician Sonia Gandhi, who led the Indian National Congress for decades, and US Supreme Court Justice Sonia Sotomayor, the first Latina on the bench. The name has no major place connections of its own, though it shares its etymological root with the city of Sofia, Bulgaria. A familiar variant is Sonja, while in literature the closely related Sonya appears as one of the most devoted characters in Tolstoy’s *War and Peace*. Across cultures, Sonia consistently conveys an air of elegance and intelligence, making it a timeless choice.
Girl 34 of 52 years
- Peak year
- 197434 babies
- Latest (2022)
- #7603 babies
- Total births
- 426since 1974
- 5-year trend
- ▲ 20%vs prior 5y