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Sonja

Girl

Scandinavian origin ยท /SOHN-yah/ ยท nordic

Meaning: Scandinavian and German form of Sonya, a Russian diminutive of Sophia meaning wisdom.

Popularity 92/1002 syllablesPeaked 1968โ†“ Falling

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Most popular in the 1960s.

Today, Sonja is one of the most common baby names (popularity 92/100).

It is less common today than at its historical peak.

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