UK name, mostly boys
Soni
A feminine name of Hindi origin meaning "golden" or "beautiful".
For 2026, the newest official UK baby-name figures on this page are from 2007. That release is the current official benchmark rather than a forecast.
Also recorded as a girls' name in the UK, with 3 girls.
Soni is mostly registered for boys in the UK records. People looking for Soni popularity in 2026 should use the latest official release, which is 2007 in this profile. In that release it ranked #3589, with 4 babies registered with the name. Its strongest year in the published records was 2007, with 4 births.
This profile covers 7 England and Wales registrations across 2 recorded years from 2001 to 2007. The figures come from ONS England and Wales, so the page is a view of published baby-name registrations rather than a forecast or a live count of people using the name today.
Soni is at its recorded peak in the England and Wales series.
We estimate that about 7 living people in the UK are called Soni. This uses published birth registrations from England and Wales, Scotland and Northern Ireland, then applies ONS national life tables to estimate how many are likely still alive. It does not forecast extra births for 2008 or 2026.
Key insights
- • Soni ranked #3589 for boys in England and Wales in 2007, with 4 registrations.
- • The name peaked in 2007, when 4 boys were registered as Soni.
- • Soni is also recorded for girls, but the boys side is the larger UK variant in these records.
- • About 7 living people in the UK are estimated to have Soni as a first name, after adjusting past birth registrations with ONS life tables.
- • Across the England and Wales records shown here, 70.0% of Soni registrations are for boys.
Latest rank (E&W)
#3589
2007
Births in 2007
4
Latest year
Peak year
2007
4 births
Estimated living
7
2026
Gender
Boy and girl registrations for Soni
In England and Wales birth records, Soni has been registered for both boys and girls. Across the years shown here, 70.0% of registrations are for boys and 30.0% are for girls.
These figures use the sex categories in the published baby-name files. They are useful for spotting how the name is used at registration, but they are not a live measure of gender identity or everyone living with the name today.
Soni registered for boys
- Ranked #3,589 in 2007
- 4 boys registered in 2007
- Peak: 2007 (4 births)
Soni registered for girls
- Ranked #5,876 in 2012
- 3 girls registered in 2012
- Peak: 2012 (3 births)
Meaning
What does Soni mean?
The name Soni is believed to have its origins in the Sanskrit language, which is an ancient Indo-Aryan language from the Indian subcontinent. It is derived from the Sanskrit word "sona," which means "golden" or "beautiful." The name Soni is often associated with radiance, beauty, and purity.
In Hinduism, the name Soni is sometimes associated with the goddess Lakshmi, who is the goddess of wealth, fortune, and prosperity. Lakshmi is often depicted as a beautiful woman adorned with golden jewelry and ornaments, which may have influenced the association of the name Soni with beauty and radiance.
One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Soni can be found in ancient Indian texts and scriptures, such as the Puranas and the Mahabharata. These texts mention various characters and individuals with the name Soni, indicating its widespread use in ancient Indian culture.
Throughout history, several notable individuals have borne the name Soni. One example is Soni Ventideva, an Indian philosopher and Buddhist scholar who lived in the 7th century CE. He is renowned for his work on the Bodhisattvacharyavatara, a influential text on the practice of the Bodhisattva path in Mahayana Buddhism.
Another notable figure is Soni Tansen, a legendary Indian musician and singer who lived during the 16th century. He was one of the nine jewels (Navaratnas) in the court of the Mughal Emperor Akbar and is considered one of the greatest musicians in Indian history.
In the field of literature, Soni Upadhyay is a contemporary Indian author known for her novels and short stories. Born in 1971, she has received numerous awards and accolades for her works, which often explore themes of identity, diaspora, and the immigrant experience.
Soni Sabri is a renowned Indian classical musician and tabla player. Born in 1969, she is part of the esteemed Sabri family of musicians and has performed and collaborated with numerous renowned artists across the world.
Soni Razdan is an Indian actress and filmmaker. Born in 1956, she has appeared in numerous Bollywood films and is also known for her work as a director and producer in the Indian film industry.
Sourced from namecensus.com.
Popularity
Soni over time
The chart below compares boys and girls registered as Soni in England and Wales, from 2001 to 2012. Empty years are left out so rare names are not stretched across long periods where the published files do not show any registrations.
For Soni, the clearest high point is 2007. The latest England and Wales figure is 4 births in 2007, compared with 4 at the peak.
Babies born per year
Decades
Soni by decade
Decade totals smooth out the yearly jumps and make it easier to see whether Soni was a short-lived spike or a name that stayed in regular use. Average rank is calculated only from years where a published rank exists.
| Decade | Average rank | Total births | Years covered |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | #3362 | 7 | 2 |
Related
Names similar to Soni
- Samuel 108,505
- Sebastian 33,008
- Sam 20,889
- Stanley 16,354
- Sonny 15,028
- Sean 15,006
- Scott 12,587
- Seth 9,841
- Syed 9,050
- Stephen 8,884
- Spencer 8,333
- Steven 6,970
FAQ
Soni: questions and answers
How popular is the name Soni in the UK right now?
In 2007, Soni was ranked #3589 for boys in England and Wales, with 4 births registered.
When was Soni most popular?
The peak year on record was 2007, with 4 babies registered as Soni in England and Wales.
What is the meaning and origin of Soni?
A feminine name of Hindi origin meaning "golden" or "beautiful".
How many people are called Soni in the UK?
A total of 7 babies have been registered as Soni across the 2 years of ONS England & Wales records shown here.
Which records is this page based on?
The England and Wales timeline uses ONS baby-name records. Scotland figures come from NRS and Northern Ireland figures come from NISRA. Counts are registrations in published baby-name files. The living estimate uses those birth registrations with ONS national life tables.