MallowbyNames

Soleia

so-LAY-ah · From Italian 'sole' meaning 'sun', likely a variant of Soleil or a feminine elaboration of Sol.

2025 rank (girls)
#1,684
Babies named in 2025
122
Peak popularity
2025
2025 frequency
1 in 13,174 girls
Usually for
Girls
Trend
Rising since 2008

Rising since 2008, #1,684 for girls today.

Popularity of Soleia since 2004

Babies named Soleia per year in U.S. Social Security records.

418112220102020Most births 2025Girls
Data table (by decade)
DecadeGirls
2000s5
2010s75
2020s332

Meaning & origin

Soleia is a modern name of Italian inspiration that entered U.S. records in 2004, ranking 1,684th in 2025 and given to 1 in 13,174 newborns. Its peak year was 2025, reflecting a rising trend since 2008. The name is most common in California, New Jersey, and Ohio. As a sun-related name, it appeals to parents drawn to nature-inspired choices.

Soleia is a modern Italian-inspired name derived from 'sole' (sun). It follows the pattern of word names like Soleil and may also be influenced by the Latin 'solis'. The name first appeared in U.S. records in 2004 and has grown slowly, remaining uncommon.

Where Soleia is most popular

Births per 100,000 girls by state, 2025. The lightest shade means too few recorded births.

Fewermore per 100k girlstoo few births

Soleia” around the world

Where Soleia lands in the latest official birth statistics abroad, matched to the U.S. spelling.

  • France

    20

    babies in 2024

Sources: INSEE (France).

Nicknames & variants

Nicknames: Sole, Leia

Variants: Soleil, Sole, Solana

Sibling names for Soleia

Names that share Soleia's style, for a brother or sister.

Sisters: Luna, Stella, Aurora, Celeste, Elena

Brothers: Luca, Matteo, Rafael, Nico, Leo

A parent animal hugging its little one, the personalized name page

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Questions parents ask

What does the name Soleia mean?
Soleia is derived from the Italian word 'sole', meaning sun.
How popular is the name Soleia?
In 2025, Soleia ranked 1,684th in the U.S. with a rate of 1 in 13,174 births.
Is Soleia a boy or girl name?
Soleia is almost exclusively given to girls.