How Many People Are Named Sona?
Complete statistics for the name Sona: rarity score, gender breakdown, age distribution, historical popularity, worldwide data, meaning and origin.
Sona is a very rare female name, with only 1,227 people bearing it in the US today, making up just 1 in 268,972 Americans. It's a genuinely modern name, with 43% of those named Sona being under 30.
📖 Meaning & Origin
Traditionally, life-path number 4 represents stability and hard work.
🌍 Worldwide Usage
⚥ Gender Distribution
📊 Births by Age Group
Avg Cohort Age: 40All 1,403 recorded US births for this name, grouped by the age those individuals would be today. Not adjusted for survival, so the number living today is lower (see the living estimate above).
📈 Popularity Over Time
Peak: 2024Annual US births from SSA records · Trend: Rising
🏆 Name Scorecard
Scores 0–100 based on statistical analysis of US and worldwide name frequency
📜 Sona Through the Generations
Sona has seen a steady rise in popularity, peaking in 2024 with 36 births. The average age of people named Sona is 40, indicating a younger generation embracing this name. Among those named Sona, 606 are under 30, 431 are between 30 and 60, and 366 are over 60, showing a strong presence among both younger and older demographics.
📍 State Distribution (Top 10)
⭐ Famous People Named Sona
Sona is a feminine name meaning gold. Sona is also called to a beloved one, someone very close to heart. The name is more common in countries such as Armenia, Azerbaijan, Turkey and India. It can be found in many other communities and nations too. Spelling may sometimes vary to 'Suna' or 'سونا'.…
Full list on Wikipedia →🌿 Related Names by Origin
Other names sharing Sona's modern American coinage roots
📄 About the Name Sona
How Many People Have the Name Sona?
Based on Social Security Administration birth records and age-adjusted survival modeling, approximately 312 people in the United States currently share the name Sona. That works out to roughly 1 in every 1,062,337 Americans, placing it in the Very Rare category.
Is Sona a Common or Rare Name?
Sona is classified as Very Rare. The rarity scale runs from Very Common (shared by millions) through Common, Uncommon, Rare, and Very Rare. Understanding where a name sits helps parents gauge uniqueness, genealogists narrow down records, and individuals settle debates about their own name's distinctiveness.
What Does the Name Sona Mean?
Sona means "modern coinage, evokes strength" and comes from modern American coinage origins. The name carries a life-path numerology number of 4.
Gender Breakdown
Of all recorded bearers of Sona in SSA data, approximately 0% are male and 100% are female.
When Was Sona Most Popular?
The name Sona reached peak popularity in 2024, with 36 babies registered that year. Current trend: Rising.
How Is This Data Calculated?
All figures are statistical estimates, not exact government headcounts. The underlying data comes from the SSA National Baby Names dataset. Full methodology is explained on the methodology page.
❓ Frequently Asked Questions
How many people are named Sona?
Approximately 312 people named Sona live in the United States today. All-time US births on record total 312. That works out to roughly 1 in 1,062,337 Americans.
Is Sona a rare name?
Sona is classified as Very Rare in the United States. Approximately 1 in every 1,062,337 Americans has this name.
What does the name Sona mean?
Sona means "modern coinage, evokes strength" and comes from modern American coinage origins.
Is Sona more male or female?
Based on SSA records, 0% of people named Sona are male and 100% are female.
When was Sona most popular?
Sona peaked in 2024 with 36 births that year. Current trend: Rising.
How accurate are these statistics?
All figures are statistical estimates based on SSA birth records and age-adjusted modeling. See the methodology page for full details.