Sonia Casas

Name meaning, origin and global statistics

Sonia Casas — Greek
105K People worldwide
United States Most common in
1970s Peak popularity
Gender
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Sonia Casas is a name that combines Greek origins. The first name Sonia is a feminine given name of Greek origin. Sonia is a feminine given name in many areas of the world including the West, Russia, Iran, and South Asia. Sonia and its variant spellings Sonja and Sonya are used in many countries, including Russia, as a diminutive for Sofiya (Greek Sophia "Wisdom"). The name was popularised in the English-speaking world by characters in the novels Crime and Punishment by Fyodor Dostoyevsky (1866, English translation 1885) and War and Peace by Leo Tolstoy (1869, English translation 1886), and later by a 1917 bestselling novel, Sonia: Between Two Worlds, by Stephen McKenna. The surname Casas: Antonio Casas (1911–1982), Spanish actor Mario Casas (born 1986), Spanish actor Óscar Casas (born 1998), Spanish actor David Zamora Casas, Mexican-American visual artist, performance artist, and community activist Juan Francisco Casas (born 1976), Spanish artist and poet Mel Casas (1929–2014), American-born artist, activist, writer and teacher Ramon Casas i Carbó (1866–1932), Spanish artist Fernando Vizcaíno Casas (1926–2003), Spanish labour lawyer, journalist, and writer María Emilia Casas (born 1950), Spanish jurist Mariana Casas (born 1959), Argentine lawyer David Casas (born 1971), America. Sonia is a distinctive first name, carried by approximately 105K people globally, with the highest concentration in United States. The name Sonia reached peak popularity in the 1970s, reflecting the naming trends of that era.

Etymology & Origin

First Name: Sonia

Greek

Sonia is a feminine given name in many areas of the world including the West, Russia, Iran, and South Asia. Sonia and its variant spellings Sonja and Sonya are used in many countries, including Russia, as a diminutive for Sofiya (Greek Sophia "Wisdom"). The name was popularised in the English-speaking world by characters in the novels Crime and Punishment by Fyodor Dostoyevsky (1866, English translation 1885) and War and Peace by Leo Tolstoy (1869, English translation 1886), and later by a 1917 bestselling novel, Sonia: Between Two Worlds, by Stephen McKenna.

Surname: Casas

Spanish

Antonio Casas (1911–1982), Spanish actor Mario Casas (born 1986), Spanish actor Óscar Casas (born 1998), Spanish actor David Zamora Casas, Mexican-American visual artist, performance artist, and community activist Juan Francisco Casas (born 1976), Spanish artist and poet Mel Casas (1929–2014), American-born artist, activist, writer and teacher Ramon Casas i Carbó (1866–1932), Spanish artist Fernando Vizcaíno Casas (1926–2003), Spanish labour lawyer, journalist, and writer María Emilia Casas (born 1950), Spanish jurist Mariana Casas (born 1959), Argentine lawyer David Casas (born 1971), America.

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Geographic Distribution

The first name Sonia is distributed across the globe, with the highest concentrations in the following countries:

United States 52%
United Kingdom 27%
Australia 12%
Canada 9%

Popularity Over Time

Popularity of the name Sonia by decade, based on birth registration data:

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Notable People Named Sonia Casas

People listed above share this name. Listed for informational purposes only. Source: Wikipedia.

Numerology

According to Pythagorean numerology, each letter in a name carries a numerical value. Here are the key numbers for Sonia Casas:

11
Expression Number

Intuition and inspiration (Master Number 11). Amplifies spiritual awareness, creative vision and sensitivity.

9
Soul Urge Number

Compassion and humanitarianism. A generous, idealistic nature with a sincere desire to improve the world.

11
Personality Number

Intuition and inspiration (Master Number 11). Amplifies spiritual awareness, creative vision and sensitivity.

Numerology is a cultural tradition for exploring symbolism in names. Results are for entertainment purposes.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the origin of the first name Sonia?
The first name Sonia originates from Greek. Sonia is a feminine given name in many areas of the world including the West, Russia, Iran, and South Asia. Sonia and its variant spellings Sonja and Sonya are used in many countries, including Russia, as a diminutive for Sofiya (Greek Sophia "Wisdom"). The name was popularised in the English-speaking world by characters in the novels Crime and Punishment by Fyodor Dostoyevsky (1866, English translation 1885) and War and Peace by Leo Tolstoy (1869, English translation 1886), and later by a 1917 bestselling novel, Sonia: Between Two Worlds, by Stephen McKenna.
When was Sonia most popular?
The name Sonia reached its peak popularity during the 1970s.
What is the origin of the surname Casas?
The surname Casas originates from Spanish. Antonio Casas (1911–1982), Spanish actor Mario Casas (born 1986), Spanish actor Óscar Casas (born 1998), Spanish actor David Zamora Casas, Mexican-American visual artist, performance artist, and community activist Juan Francisco Casas (born 1976), Spanish artist and poet Mel Casas (1929–2014), American-born artist, activist, writer and teacher Ramon Casas i Carbó (1866–1932), Spanish artist Fernando Vizcaíno Casas (1926–2003), Spanish labour lawyer, journalist, and writer María Emilia Casas (born 1950), Spanish jurist Mariana Casas (born 1959), Argentine lawyer David Casas (born 1971), America.
What are the origins of the name Sonia Casas?
The name Sonia Casas combines two different traditions: the first name Sonia has Greek roots, while the surname Casas originates from Spanish.
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