Sonali Girl

Popularity: #931 · Trend: ↘ Falling

Origin(s)

Pronunciationso-NAH-lee / səˈnɑːli

Sanskrit; Hindi

Meaning

Sanskrit: 'golden'; Hindi: 'beautiful'

Historical & Cultural Background

Sonali is a name of Indian origin, commonly used in Hindu culture. It is derived from the Sanskrit word 'sonal', which means 'golden'. The name is often associated with beauty and prosperity. It is popular in various regions of India and among Indian communities worldwide.

Trend Summary

Sonali has seen a steady presence in baby name rankings in the United States, particularly within Indian communities.

Similar Names

Sofiya

Variants

  • Sonya
  • Sonali

International Variants

  • Sonali (Hindi/India)
  • Sonale (Italian)

Famous people named Sonali

Sonali Bendre is an Indian actress known for her work in Hindi films.

Sonali Kulkarni is an Indian actress recognized for her performances in Marathi and Hindi cinema.

Sonali Phogat was an Indian politician and television personality.

Sonali Raut is an Indian model and actress who gained fame through reality television.

Fictional characters named Sonali

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Sibling Suggestions

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U.S. Historical Usage

The name Sonali was first seen in the United States in 1970. Sonali has ranked as high as #1223 nationally, which occurred in 2000, and has been most popular in California, New York, New Jersey, Illinois, and Texas. In the past 5 years the name Sonali has been trending up compared to the previous 5 years.

Popularity Over Time (National)

Top States for Sonali (2024)

StateBirthsShare
CA 5
50%
TX 5
50%

Popularity Over Time (National) — Table

YearBirths
19705
19718
19725
19738
19748
197514
197614
19779
197817
197916
198014
198112
198213
19836
19848
198519
198614
198720
198822
198924
199018
199120
199219
199319
199425
199527
199635
199745
199844
199939
200060
200146
200248
200350
200445
200535
200638
200731
200830
200927
201025
201137
201236
201323
201426
201517
201623
201723
201823
201916
202030
202132
202225
202324
202419