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Soni

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How to Pronounce Soni

Pronounced SOH-nee /ˈsoʊ.niː/Medium

Meaning: From Hindi and Punjabi soni ('golden; of gold'), an affectionate name of warmth and worth. Also used as a surname in South Asia.Low

In 30 seconds: A warm two-beat name: Soni means 'golden' in Hindi (said 'SOH-nee').
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Origin LowHindi
MeaningFrom Hindi and Punjabi soni ('golden; of gold'), an affectionate name of warmth and worth. Also used as a surname in South Asia.
U.S. rank (2022)#17428 ↘ Falling
2022 U.S. births5 girls (0.00% of U.S. girls)
Peak year1965
Total births (all-time)≈ 321
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Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

peak 196519462022

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

Soni comes from Hindi and Punjabi for 'golden.' Affectionate and bright, it is a beloved everyday name in South Asia (said 'SOH-nee').

It appears only in the rarest tier for U.S. girls, though it is familiar in South Asia. Newly emerging here.

Did you know? Soni means 'golden' in Hindi and Punjabi — a tender name of worth and warmth, also carried as a South Asian surname.
Overall data confidence 46%
References — Soni — Hindi/Punjabi soni, 'golden'

Variations

SonieSoneeSoany

Nicknames

SonSonu

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Soni mean?

Soni means 'golden' in Hindi and Punjabi — a warm, affectionate name of worth.

How do you pronounce Soni?

It's said SOH-nee /ˈsoʊ.niː/ — two syllables, stress on the first.

Where does the name Soni come from?

It comes from Hindi and Punjabi, meaning 'golden'. It is a beloved everyday name in South Asia.

How popular is Soni?

Soni is extremely rare for girls in the U.S., though familiar in South Asia. Newly emerging here.

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