Golden or wise
Soniya is a name with dual roots. In Hindi and Sanskrit contexts, it is derived from 'sona' meaning gold, while in Slavic and Greek contexts, it is a variant of Sonya, a diminutive of Sophia, meaning wisdom.
Less common today
Soniya isn't in the latest US Top 1000. It last peaked at #6,650 in 2008.
Indian actress
Indian immunologist
US births per 5-year period, 1990–present (SSA data).
