Sonya

Meaning of Sonya

Sonya is a Russian short form of Sophia, which means "wisdom".

Sonya has Russian roots — browse every Russian baby name in our catalog.

Popularity of Sonya

After ranking as high as #891 in 2000, Sonya has fallen out of the US top 1,000 as of 2025.

Notable people named Sonya

• Sonya Curry
  American educator, mother of athletes
• Sonya Walger
  British-American actress
• Sonya Tayih
  Lebanese fashion designer
• Sonya Deville
  American professional wrestler
• Sonya Yoncheva
  Bulgarian opera singer

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Questions about the name Sonya

What does the name Sonya mean?

Sonya means sonya is a russian short form of sophia, which means "wisdom", and it comes from Russian origins.

Is Sonya a boy's or a girl's name?

Sonya is most commonly used as a girl's name in the United States.

How popular is the name Sonya?

Sonya did not appear in the top 1,000 baby names in 2025, which makes it a genuinely uncommon pick.

When was Sonya most popular?

Sonya peaked at #891 in 2000.