Sonja

Girl's name

Sonja is a Slavic name derived from the Greek name Sophia, meaning "wisdom."

Meaning Wisdom
Origin Greek
U.S. births in 2023 56 Falling
Peak year 1968

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Births per year in the United States

Source: Social Security Administration

Notable Namesakes

  • Sonja Henie - Figure skater, three-time Olympic champion.
  • Sonja Sohn - Actress, known for "The Wire" TV series.
  • Sonja Morgan - Reality TV personality on "Real Housewives of New York."
  • Sonja Bennett - Canadian actress and screenwriter.
  • Sonja Smits - Canadian actress, known for "Street Legal" TV series.
  • Sonja Ball - Canadian voice actress, known for "The Care Bears."
  • Sonja Kristina - Lead singer of the band Curved Air.
  • Sonja Kinski - Actress, daughter of Nastassja Kinski.
  • Sonja Barend - Dutch television presenter and journalist.
  • Sonja Zietlow - German television presenter and host.

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Brothers for Sonja

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Name Variants

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