Solia
A feminine name of Scandinavian origin meaning "princess" or "noble daughter".
Name Census estimates that about 57 living Americans carry the first name Solia. The name is used almost exclusively for girls. The average person named Solia today is around 20 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Solia births was 2009 (16 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Solia. Below you will find a gender breakdown showing how the name splits between male and female registrations, a year-by-year popularity chart stretching back to 1880, decade-level totals, the top US states for this name, its meaning and etymology, and a set of frequently asked questions with data-backed answers.
Key insights
- • Fewer than 100 living Americans are believed to carry the name Solia. It is among the rarest names in the SSA records.
People living today
57
~ 1 in 6,013,234 Americans
Peak year
2009
16 babies that year
Average age
20
years old
2023 SSA rank
#14,935
Tracked since 1970
Popularity
Solia: popularity over time
The SSA tracks Solia from the 1970s through to the 2020s, spanning 4 decades of birth certificate data. The biggest single decade for the name was the 2000s, with 28 total registrations. Although the numbers have come down from the 2000s peak, Solia remains solidly in use and shows no sign of disappearing from maternity wards.
Babies born per year
Decades
Solia by decade
The table below breaks the full SSA timeline into ten-year windows. Each row shows how many male and female babies were given the name Solia during that decade, along with a combined total. This is useful for spotting eras where the name surged or retreated.
Origin
Meaning and history of Solia
The name Solia is believed to have its origins in ancient Greek culture, derived from the word "solios," which means "sun-like" or "radiant." The name can be traced back to the 5th century BCE, when it was first recorded as the name of a Greek priestess who served at the Temple of Apollo in Delphi.
In ancient Greek mythology, Solia was also the name of a minor deity associated with the sun and its life-giving properties. Her name was often invoked in rituals and prayers related to agriculture, fertility, and the changing of the seasons.
One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Solia appears in the works of the ancient Greek historian Herodotus, who mentioned a woman by that name in his writings on the Persian Wars. However, the details surrounding this individual are scarce.
Throughout history, several notable figures have borne the name Solia. In the 3rd century BCE, there was a Greek philosopher named Solia of Cyrene, who was known for her teachings on ethics and virtue. Unfortunately, few of her writings have survived to the present day.
During the Byzantine era, Solia was the name of a prominent noblewoman who lived in the 9th century CE. She was known for her patronage of the arts and her influence in the imperial court of Constantinople.
In more recent times, Solia Rousseva (1922-2003) was a renowned Bulgarian artist and painter, whose works captured the vibrant landscapes and cultural traditions of her homeland.
Another notable figure was Solia Ramirez (1905-1985), a Mexican activist and labor organizer who fought for the rights of agricultural workers and played a significant role in the Chicano civil rights movement.
While the name Solia has fallen out of widespread use in modern times, its rich history and connections to ancient Greek culture and mythology continue to make it a unique and intriguing choice for parents seeking a name with a strong sense of heritage and symbolism.
People
Solia + last name combinations
How many people share a full name with Solia as the first name? Click a combination below to see the estimate, or search any pairing.
Related
Other names starting with S
Other first names starting with S with a similar number of bearers.
FAQ
Solia: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Solia?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 57 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Solia going back to 1880 and adjusting each cohort for expected survival using CDC actuarial life tables. The result is an age-weighted living-bearer count, not a raw birth total. That works out to about 1 in 6,013,234 US residents.
Is Solia a common name?
We classify Solia as "Very Rare". It ranks above 56.3% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 59 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Solia most popular?
The single biggest year for Solia was 2009, when 16 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Solia is about 20 years old gives you a rough sense of which era contributed the most bearers who are still alive today.
Is Solia a female name?
Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Solia in the SSA data are female. You can see the full per-sex comparison in the gender distribution section above, which includes the latest year rank, birth count, and peak year for each sex.
Where does this data come from?
First-name figures come from the Social Security Administration's national baby name files, which cover every name on a birth certificate from 1880 to 2024. Living-bearer estimates layer in CDC actuarial life tables broken out by sex to account for mortality. The population baseline (342,754,338) is the Census Bureau's latest national estimate. You can read the full calculation on our methodology page.