Sun or sunshine
Soleia is a modern coinage likely derived from the Latin 'sol' meaning sun, or as a variation of the French 'soleil'. It combines a bright, celestial meaning with the popular 'leia' suffix, giving it a melodic and airy quality. While rare, it is part of a growing trend of sun-inspired names for girls.
Less common today
Soleia isn't in the latest US Top 1000. It last peaked at #1,691 in 2025.
US births per 5-year period, 1990–present (SSA data).
