Wisdom
Sonia is a Russian diminutive of Sophia, which is derived from the Greek word for wisdom. It became popular in the English-speaking world in the early 20th century, partly due to the influence of Russian literature and the popularity of Norwegian figure skater Sonja Henie.
Less common today
Sonia isn't in the latest US Top 1000. It last peaked at #314 in 1990.
First Hispanic Justice of the US Supreme Court
Former President of the Indian National Congress
Golden Globe-nominated Brazilian actress
French artist and co-founder of the Orphism movement
Influential poet and figure in the Black Arts Movement
Special Forces officer and fighter · Mortal Kombat
Long-running character in British soap opera · EastEnders
US births per 5-year period, 1990–present (SSA data).
