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Sonali

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Pronounced soh-NAH-lee /soʊˈnɑ.li/Medium

Meaning: From Hindi/Bengali sonali, 'golden; made of gold' (from sona, 'gold')Medium

In 30 seconds: Golden: Sonali is Hindi for 'golden'. Lyrical, warm, and radiant (said 'soh-NAH-lee').

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Origin MediumHindi, Sanskrit

MeaningFrom Hindi/Bengali sonali, 'golden; made of gold' (from sona, 'gold')

U.S. rank (2025)#5380 ↗ Rising

2025 U.S. births24 girls (0.00% of U.S. girls)

Peak year2000

Total births (all-time)≈ 1,360

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

U.S. births per year (Social Security Administration, 1880–present). Pink marker = peak year.

SSA data updated May 2026. How we source & verify this data.

History & Origin

Sonali comes from Hindi/Bengali sonali, 'golden; made of gold' (from sona, 'gold'). A lyrical, radiant name across India and Bangladesh (said 'soh-NAH-lee'; nickname Sona).

In the U.S. it appears in South Asian families. Rare, golden at the root, and radiant.

Did you know? Sonali means 'golden; made of gold' in Hindi and Bengali (from sona, 'gold') — a lyrical, radiant Indian name (said 'soh-NAH-lee').

Overall data confidence 65%

Hindi references — sonali — etymology

Variations

SonalSonalee

Nicknames

Sona

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Sonali mean?

Sonali is Hindi/Bengali for 'golden; made of gold'.

How do you pronounce Sonali?

It's said soh-NAH-lee /soʊˈnɑ.li/ — three syllables, stress on the second.

Is Sonali a boy or girl name?

Sonali is a girl's name.

How popular is Sonali?

Sonali is a rare name in the U.S.