Sonya Name Meaning, Origin & Gender

Sonya Name at a Glance

Name	Sonya
Meaning	Variant of Sophia: Wisdom; wise.
Origin	Greek
Gender	Girl

What Does the Name Sonya Mean?

According to the information recorded in our baby name database, Sonya means “Variant of Sophia: Wisdom; wise”. Name meanings can vary between languages, regions and naming traditions, so families may also wish to confirm a meaning within the cultural or linguistic context that matters to them.

Sonya Name Origin

Our database records Sonya under Greek origin. Browse more Greek baby names to compare other names in the same origin collection.

Is Sonya a Boy or Girl Name?

In our database, Sonya is listed as a girl name. Usage can differ across countries, languages and families.

Choosing the Name Sonya

When considering Sonya for a baby, you may want to compare its recorded meaning and origin with family traditions, pronunciation, spelling, initials, middle names and how the full name sounds with the family name.