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Soniya

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Pronounced soh-NEE-ah /soʊˈniː.ə/Medium

Meaning: A spelling of Sonia/Sonya, originally a Russian short form of Sophia, 'wisdom' — also widely used in India. Warm and international.Low

In 30 seconds: A warm, worldly name: Soniya is a form of Sonia, from Sophia, 'wisdom' (said 'soh-NEE-ah'). International and soft.
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Origin MediumRussian, Indian
MeaningA spelling of Sonia/Sonya, originally a Russian short form of Sophia, 'wisdom' — also widely used in India. Warm and international.
U.S. rank (2024)#14990 ↘ Falling
2024 U.S. births6 girls (0.00% of U.S. girls)
Peak year2008
Total births (all-time)≈ 341

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

peak 200819762024

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

Soniya is a form of Sonia/Sonya, first a Russian pet form of Sophia ('wisdom'), now common across Russia, India, and beyond. It reads warm and worldly — rare in the U.S. in this spelling (said 'soh-NEE-ah').

In the U.S. it appears only rarely, next to Sonia and Sonya. Rare, warm, and international.

Did you know? Soniya spells Sonia/Sonya — a Russian short form of Sophia, 'wisdom' — and is also much used in India, giving it a warm, international feel (said 'soh-NEE-ah').
Overall data confidence 46%
References — Soniya — Sonia/Sonya; from Sophia 'wisdom'; also Indian use

Variations

SoniaSonyaSoniyah

Nicknames

SoniSunny

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Soniya mean?

Soniya is a form of Sonia/Sonya, a Russian short form of Sophia, 'wisdom.'

How do you pronounce Soniya?

It's said soh-NEE-ah /soʊˈniː.ə/ — three syllables, stress on the second.

Is Soniya a boy or girl name?

Soniya is a girl's name.

How popular is Soniya?

Soniya is a rare name in the U.S.

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