Declining since 2016, #13,208 for girls today.
Popularity of Sohana since 2006
Babies named Sohana per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Girls |
|---|---|
| 2000s | 34 |
| 2010s | 84 |
| 2020s | 45 |
Meaning & origin
Sohana first appeared in U.S. baby name records in 2006, a latecomer compared to many traditional names. By 2017, it reached its peak year of usage, though it has been on a generally falling trajectory since 2016. As of 2025, Sohana ranks #13208, with approximately 1 in every 267,878 newborn girls receiving the name. The name's dual origins in Sanskrit and Arabic give it an international feel, but its popularity remains relatively modest. No top states have been recorded for Sohana, suggesting it is spread thinly across the country rather than clustered regionally.
Sohana likely derives from Sanskrit 'Sohana' meaning 'splendor' or 'radiance', related to the moon. In Arabic contexts, it may be a variant of 'Suhana' or 'Suhana' meaning 'gentle' or 'beautiful'. The name has been used in Indian subcontinent and among Arabic-speaking communities, though its modern usage in the United States began in the 2000s. It is sometimes considered a feminine variant of Sohan.
“Sohana” around the world
Where Sohana lands in the latest official birth statistics abroad, matched to the U.S. spelling.
France
10
babies in 2024
Sources: INSEE (France).
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Soho, Hana, Sona
Variants: Suhana, Sohanna, Sohanaa
Sibling names for Sohana
Names that share Sohana's style, for a brother or sister.
