Sonia
Meaning: Son or young boy
Origin: English
Gender: Girl
Rank in Australia: #235
Total births: 1,534
History: Sonia peaked in the 1980s in Australia. The Russian-origin name reflects Australia's cultural diversity. Sonia represents the wave of European names that enriched Australian naming beyond the Anglo-Celtic mainstream.
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Every number here comes directly from Australia’s birth records. No estimates, no averages — just the counts.
| Current rank (1978) | #97 |
| Babies named Sonia in 1978 | 79 |
| Total recorded in Australia | 1,534 |
| Peak year | 1971 (210 babies) |
| Highest rank ever | #50 |
| Years in records | 1967–1978 (12 years of data) |
| Change over last 5 years | ↓ 42 spots |
Frequently asked about Sonia
What does the name Sonia mean?
Sonia means “Son or young boy” from English roots.
What is the origin of the name Sonia?
Sonia has English origin. The traditional meaning is “Son or young boy”.
How popular is Sonia in Australia?
Sonia ranked #97 in Australia in 1978 — given to 79 babies that year.
When was Sonia most popular?
Sonia peaked in 1971 with 210 babies registered that year in Australia.
Is Sonia a boy or girl name?
Sonia is predominantly a girls' name in Australia — over 90% of Sonias in registered births are female.
Is the name Sonia rising or falling in popularity?
Sonia has fallen 42 spots in the rankings over the last 5 years in Australia — from #55 in 1973 to #97 in 1978.
How long has Sonia been recorded in Australia?
Sonia appears in birth records in Australia across 12 years — from 1967 through 1978.