Sonia is a moderately popular girls' name in England & Wales, ranking #414 in 2001 with 74 recorded births. The name reached its all-time peak in 1996 with 125 births ranking #296. Since 1996, the popularity has decreased by 40.8%. In 2001, approximately 1 in every 3,621 girls born was named Sonia. RISING Recent data shows the name is currently rising.