Wise or golden
Sonaya is a rare name likely derived from the Sanskrit word 'Sona', meaning gold, or as a variant of the name Sonya, which is a Russian diminutive of Sophia, meaning wisdom. It blends the warmth of its phonetic sound with a sophisticated, international appeal.
Less common today
Sonaya isn't in the latest US Top 1000. It last peaked at #11,734 in 2020.
US births per 5-year period, 1990–present (SSA data).
