Sonita
girl nameSonita entered the US charts in 1957, peaked at #4031 in 1959, is rarely given today — a rare gem few children share.
Popularity 1957–2025
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rank today
#4031
peak (1959)
0
babies in 2025
rare
a rare gem few children share
Rank by decade
| Decade | Average rank |
|---|---|
| 1950s | #5175 |
| 1960s | #5313 |
| 1970s | #7266 |
| 1980s | #9596 |
| 1990s | #11576 |
| 2000s | #15489 |
| 2010s | #13483 |
Living bearers
About 200 people named Sonita are estimated to be alive in the US today.
The typical Sonita alive today was born around 1978, making them about 47 years old.
Estimated from official SSA birth records and life tables.
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Frequently asked questions
- How popular is the name Sonita in 2025?
- Sonita is rarely given in the US today — it does not rank in the top 2000 girl names.
- When was the name Sonita most popular?
- Sonita peaked in 1959, reaching #4031 among US girl names.
- Will my child share the name Sonita with classmates?
- Sonita will almost certainly be the only one in school.
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