Sonja

Female

Meaning

Viking warrior queen

Origin

Slavic

Pronunciation

/ˈsɒnjə/

Traits associated with the name Sonja:

Dogs named Sonja tend to be brave, hard-working, and loving. This feminine name is also associated with companionship.

What does it say about you to have a dog named Sonja?

That you have a strong appreciation for classic names and may have a fondness for Scandinavian culture.

Is Sonja a good dog name?

Sonja has two syllables, which is highly recommended by dog trainers. The name also ends in a vowel sound, so it's easy for dogs to recognize. Sonja isn't one of the most common names, so your dog will certainly stand out. If you love the name, you should pick it!

Popularity: Overall

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1,638
New York City Dog Name Database
4,308
Los Angeles Times 'Top Dogs'

Sonja is not a popular dog name. That's great if you like to stand out from the crowd!

Popularity: Historical Trend

Sonja was, in the past month, the 7012th most viewed dog name on PupNames.com.

As of November 2024, Sonja is becoming ever more niche with new puppy owners. Our stats suggest that the name is less fashionable than it was at this time last year.

We've seen quite a lot of variation in rank for this name, which may suggest seasonal factors or interest driven by pop culture events.

In the past week, Sonja was viewed 31 times, and liked 0 times.

Popularity: United States

The map below shows Sonja's popularity across the United States, according to PupNames data.

Sonja is most adored in Georgia, Arizona and California.

By contrast, the name has been shown the least amount of interest in District of Columbia, New York and Virginia.

Popularity: Around The World

And this world map shows which countries have the greatest love for the name Sonja.

Sonja is found in these categories:

superhero dog names
superhero

She shares a moniker with Red Sonja, a comic book warrior.

Dog names like Sonja:

T-challa’s smart sister in Black Panther
Wonder Woman's aunt and mentor
AKA Valkyrie, Asgardian warrior
Thor’s mother
Poison Ivy’s last name
Hit Girl from Kickass
Sonja dog name meaning

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