Sonja Cohen

Name meaning, origin and global statistics

Sonja Cohen — French
45K People worldwide
United States Most common in
1970s Peak popularity
Gender
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Sonja Cohen is a name that combines French origins. The first name Sonja is a feminine given name of French origin. Sonia (name), a feminine given name (lists people named, Sonia, Sonja and Sonya) Sonia (actress), Indian film actress in Malayalam and Tamil films Sonia (Bangladeshi actress), Bangladeshi actress and model Sonia (singer), British pop singer Sonia Evans Sonia, pen name of Ottavia Vitagliano (1894–1975), an Italian writer Sonia, code-name of Ursula Kuczynski, also known as Beurton, a spy for the USSR Sonia Ben Ammar, French fashion model, actress and singer known mononymously as SONIA Sonia people, an ethnic group on the Great Papuan Plateau of Papua New Guinea Sonia, the allied code name for th. The surname Cohen: Cohen (Hebrew: כֹּהֵן, romanized: kōhēn, lit. 'priest') is a surname of Jewish, Samaritan and Biblical origins (see: Kohen). It is a common Jewish surname, and is the most common surname in Israel. Origin Bearing the surname often (although not always) indicates that one's patrilineal ancestors were priests in the Temple of Jerusalem. Although not all Kohenic lines stem from Aaron, the brother of Moses, he is generally regarded as the patriarch of the lineage and the first Kohen. Sonja is a distinctive first name, carried by approximately 45K people globally, with the highest concentration in United States. The name Sonja reached peak popularity in the 1970s, reflecting the naming trends of that era.

Etymology & Origin

First Name: Sonja

French

Sonia (name), a feminine given name (lists people named, Sonia, Sonja and Sonya) Sonia (actress), Indian film actress in Malayalam and Tamil films Sonia (Bangladeshi actress), Bangladeshi actress and model Sonia (singer), British pop singer Sonia Evans Sonia, pen name of Ottavia Vitagliano (1894–1975), an Italian writer Sonia, code-name of Ursula Kuczynski, also known as Beurton, a spy for the USSR Sonia Ben Ammar, French fashion model, actress and singer known mononymously as SONIA Sonia people, an ethnic group on the Great Papuan Plateau of Papua New Guinea Sonia, the allied code name for th.

Surname: Cohen

Hebrew

Cohen (Hebrew: כֹּהֵן, romanized: kōhēn, lit. 'priest') is a surname of Jewish, Samaritan and Biblical origins (see: Kohen). It is a common Jewish surname, and is the most common surname in Israel. Origin Bearing the surname often (although not always) indicates that one's patrilineal ancestors were priests in the Temple of Jerusalem. Although not all Kohenic lines stem from Aaron, the brother of Moses, he is generally regarded as the patriarch of the lineage and the first Kohen.

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Geographic Distribution

The first name Sonja 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 Sonja by decade, based on birth registration data:

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Notable People Named Sonja Cohen

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 Sonja Cohen:

5
Expression Number

Freedom and adaptability. A dynamic, versatile personality that embraces change and seeks new experiences.

9
Soul Urge Number

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

5
Personality Number

Freedom and adaptability. A dynamic, versatile personality that embraces change and seeks new experiences.

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 Sonja?
The first name Sonja originates from French. Sonia (name), a feminine given name (lists people named, Sonia, Sonja and Sonya) Sonia (actress), Indian film actress in Malayalam and Tamil films Sonia (Bangladeshi actress), Bangladeshi actress and model Sonia (singer), British pop singer Sonia Evans Sonia, pen name of Ottavia Vitagliano (1894–1975), an Italian writer Sonia, code-name of Ursula Kuczynski, also known as Beurton, a spy for the USSR Sonia Ben Ammar, French fashion model, actress and singer known mononymously as SONIA Sonia people, an ethnic group on the Great Papuan Plateau of Papua New Guinea Sonia, the allied code name for th.
When was Sonja most popular?
The name Sonja reached its peak popularity during the 1970s.
What is the origin of the surname Cohen?
The surname Cohen originates from Hebrew. Cohen (Hebrew: כֹּהֵן, romanized: kōhēn, lit. 'priest') is a surname of Jewish, Samaritan and Biblical origins (see: Kohen). It is a common Jewish surname, and is the most common surname in Israel. Origin Bearing the surname often (although not always) indicates that one's patrilineal ancestors were priests in the Temple of Jerusalem. Although not all Kohenic lines stem from Aaron, the brother of Moses, he is generally regarded as the patriarch of the lineage and the first Kohen.
What are the origins of the name Sonja Cohen?
The name Sonja Cohen combines two different traditions: the first name Sonja has French roots, while the surname Cohen originates from Hebrew.
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