Girls name · California
Sonya in California
Sonya was the 2071st most popular girls name in California in 2025, with 10 babies named Sonya that year. Since 1929, California families have named 5,350 babies Sonya.
Popularity over time
Sonya in California, year by year
| Year | Babies | State rank |
|---|---|---|
| 1929 | 6 | 594th |
| 1943 | 7 | 796th |
| 1956 | 31 | 507th |
| 1970 | 166 | 197th |
| 1984 | 94 | 352nd |
| 1998 | 40 | 788th |
| 2011 | 20 | 1440th |
| 2025 | 10 | 2071st |
Its rank among girls names in California fell from 594th in 1929 to 2071st in 2025.
The most babies named Sonya in California in a single year was 228, in 1966. Its best showing was 146th among girls names in 1966.
Across the country, Sonya reached its best rank of 30th in Alabama (1969). See Sonya in every state →
How popular is Sonya in California?
Sonya was the 2071st most popular girls name in California in 2025, with 10 babies named Sonya that year. Since 1929, California families have named 5,350 babies Sonya.
How many babies are named Sonya in California?
In 2025, 10 babies were named Sonya in California. The most babies named Sonya in California in a single year was 228, in 1966.
What is the rank of Sonya in California?
Sonya ranked 2071st among girls names in California in 2025. Its best showing was 146th among girls names in 1966.
Source: U.S. Social Security Administration, names by state of birth (public domain). Counts below 5 in a state-year are omitted by the SSA for privacy.