Sonam
Gender: Unisex
Meaning: Name, fame
Origin: Sanskrit
Popularity: Ranked #9383 in 2025 with 11 babies born.
History: Sonam is a name with Sanskrit roots, containing the element 'nam' meaning name, fame.
Similar names: sona, soham, sonali, sonata, sonoma, sam, samah, sammi
Name length: 5 letters
How common is Sonam? About 1 in 195,794 babies born in 2025 were named Sonam, or roughly 0 per day in the United States.
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Frequently asked about Sonam
What does the name Sonam mean?
Sonam means “Name, fame” from Sanskrit roots.
What is the origin of the name Sonam?
Sonam has Sanskrit origin. The traditional meaning is “Name, fame”.
How popular is Sonam?
Sonam ranked #8860 in 2025 — given to 11 babies that year.
When was Sonam most popular?
Sonam peaked in 1992 with 32 babies registered that year.
Is Sonam a boy or girl name?
Sonam is used for both boys and girls. In the records, about 20% of Sonams are boys and 80% are girls.
Is the name Sonam rising or falling in popularity?
Sonam has risen 3819 spots in the rankings over the last 5 years — from #12679 in 2020 to #8860 in 2025.
How long has Sonam been recorded?
Sonam appears in birth records across 39 years — from 1986 through 2025.