Sonia is a distinctive girls' name in England & Wales, ranking #684 in 2013 with 58 recorded births. The name reached its all-time peak in 1996 with 125 births ranking #296. Since 1996, the popularity has decreased by 53.6%. In 2013, approximately 1 in every 5,318 girls born was named Sonia. RISING Recent data shows the name is currently rising.