Soriya
A feminine name of Arabic origin meaning "heavenly" or "rising morning sun".
Name Census estimates that about 374 living Americans carry the first name Soriya. It is a predominantly female name (98.7% of registrations). The average person named Soriya today is around 14 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Soriya births was 2010 (26 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Soriya. 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.
For a British comparison, Name Census UK has a UK baby-name profile for Soriya with official rankings and popularity over time.
People living today
374
~ 1 in 916,455 Americans
Peak year
2010
26 babies that year
Average age
14
years old
1984 SSA rank
#7,184
Tracked since 1984
Census
Soriya in the 2020 Census
The 2020 Census recorded 418 people with the first name Soriya, which placed it at #23,409 in the published first-name tables. This is a snapshot of people who already had the name at the time of the Census.
The SSA sections elsewhere on this page answer a different question: how often parents gave the name to babies over time. The "people living today" figure on this page is different again: it is a current estimate built from SSA birth records and age-based survival rates, so the two numbers are not expected to match exactly.
2020 Census rank
#23,409
National first-name rank
People counted
418
418 in the published race/origin table
Per 100,000
0.1
People with this name in 2020
Largest reported group
Asian and Pacific Islander
55.0% of people with this name
Demographics
Ancestry and ethnicity for Soriya
In the 2020 Census race and Hispanic-origin table, the largest reported group for people named Soriya is Asian/Pacific Islander at 55.0%. The next largest groups are Two or More Races (13.6%) and Black (12.4%). These figures describe the people who had the name in 2020, not any inherent property of the name itself.
The bar chart below shows how people with the first name Soriya described their own race and ethnicity on the 2020 Census form. The Census Bureau groups responses into six broad categories: White, Black or African American, Hispanic or Latino, Asian and Pacific Islander, American Indian and Alaska Native, and Two or More Races. When a category has too few respondents for a given name, the Bureau suppresses the figure to protect individual privacy, which is why some names show fewer than six slices.
Percentages are shown so the breakdown is easy to read across every published category. Because the 2020 Census first-name file also includes raw headcounts for each group, Name Census can show those alongside the percentages in the legend and hover tooltip.
Keep in mind that these are self-reported numbers. A first name does not determine a person's race or ethnicity, and the distribution you see here reflects the specific population who happened to carry the name Soriya at the time of the 2020 Census, not any inherent property of the name itself.
- Asian and Pacific Islander55.0% · 230
- Two or more races13.6% · 57
- Black or African American12.4% · 52
- Hispanic or Latino12.2% · 51
- White6.7% · 28
Gender
Gender distribution for Soriya
Soriya leans heavily female at 98.7% of total registrations, but 5 boys have also been registered with the name over the years, giving it a small but present crossover presence.
Soriya as a male name
- Ranked #7,184 in 1984
- 5 male births in 1984
- Peak: 1984 (5 births)
Soriya as a female name
- Ranked #8,863 in 2024
- 12 female births in 2024
- Peak: 2010 (26 births)
2020 Census snapshot
In the 2020 Census sex table, Soriya leans strongly female. 372 people counted with this name were female (89.4%), compared with 44 male bearers (10.6%).
Popularity
Soriya: popularity over time
The SSA tracks Soriya from the 1980s through to the 2020s, spanning 5 decades of birth certificate data. The biggest single decade for the name was the 2010s, with 149 total registrations. Although the numbers have come down from the 2010s peak, Soriya remains solidly in use and shows no sign of disappearing from maternity wards.
Babies born per year
Decades
Soriya 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 Soriya during that decade, along with a combined total. This is useful for spotting eras where the name surged or retreated.
Geography
Where Soriyas live
Origin
Meaning and history of Soriya
The name Soriya is believed to have its origins in the Sanskrit language, which is an ancient Indo-Aryan language from the Indian subcontinent. The name is derived from the Sanskrit word "surya," which means "sun" or "solar." This association with the sun and its radiant energy suggests that the name carries connotations of warmth, vitality, and positivity.
In Hindu mythology, Surya is the name of the Sun god, who is revered as the source of life and light. The name Soriya may have been used as a way to honor this powerful deity or to imbue the bearer with the strength and radiance associated with the sun. It's possible that the name first gained popularity among Hindu communities, particularly in regions where Sanskrit had a significant influence.
One of the earliest recorded mentions of the name Soriya can be found in ancient Hindu scriptures and texts, such as the Vedas and Puranas. These sacred writings often include references to celestial beings and deities, including Surya, the Sun god.
Throughout history, several notable figures have borne the name Soriya. One such individual was Soriya Sharan Gupta (1899-1976), an Indian freedom fighter and politician who played a significant role in India's struggle for independence from British rule. Another was Soriya Bai (1832-1936), an Indian philanthropist and social reformer who dedicated her life to the upliftment of women and the underprivileged.
In the realm of literature, Soriya Thong (1975-present) is a renowned Thai poet and writer whose works explore themes of identity, gender, and social issues. Her poetic offerings have garnered critical acclaim both within Thailand and internationally.
Moving to the world of sports, Soriya Nadir (1987-present) is a professional boxer from Cambodia who has competed in several international competitions, including the Olympics. His achievements in the ring have brought pride and recognition to his home country.
Lastly, Soriya Khangthanee (1966-present) is a Thai artist and sculptor whose works have been exhibited in various galleries and museums worldwide. Her art often draws inspiration from Buddhist teachings and traditional Thai culture, reflecting the rich heritage of her homeland.
These are just a few examples of individuals who have carried the name Soriya throughout history, each leaving their mark in diverse fields and contributing to their respective communities and societies.
People
Soriya + last name combinations
How many people share a full name with Soriya 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
Soriya: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Soriya?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 374 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Soriya 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 916,455 US residents.
Is Soriya a common name?
We classify Soriya as "Very Rare". It ranks above 81.6% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 378 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Soriya most popular?
The single biggest year for Soriya was 2010, when 26 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Soriya is about 14 years old gives you a rough sense of which era contributed the most bearers who are still alive today.
How common was Soriya in the 2020 Census?
The published 2020 Census first-name tables recorded 418 people with the name Soriya, or 0.14 per 100,000 residents. That placed it at #23,409 in the national Census ranking for first names.
Why is the Census count different from the living estimate?
Because they measure different things. The Census figure is a count of people who had the name Soriya in 2020. The living estimate aims to answer a current question instead: how many people with the name are alive today, based on SSA birth records and age-based survival rates. Since one number is a 2020 snapshot and the other is a present-day estimate, they are not expected to be identical.
What does the Census say about the gender split for Soriya?
In the 2020 Census sex table, Soriya leans strongly female. 372 people counted with this name were female (89.4%), compared with 44 male bearers (10.6%). The Census view is a snapshot of people living with the name in 2020, while the SSA section above tracks births across time.
What does the Census say about the background of people named Soriya?
In the 2020 Census race and Hispanic-origin table, the largest reported group for people named Soriya is Asian/Pacific Islander at 55.0%. The next largest groups are Two or More Races (13.6%) and Black (12.4%). These figures describe the people who had the name in 2020, not any inherent property of the name itself. The percentages in the chart above come from self-reported race and Hispanic-origin responses in the 2020 Census.
Which group reports the name Soriya most often in the Census?
Asian/Pacific Islander is the largest reported group for people named Soriya in the 2020 Census, accounting for 55.0% (230 people in the published table).
Why can the Census sex total and race total differ slightly?
The Census Bureau published separate 2020 tables for sex and for race/Hispanic origin, and the released figures can differ slightly because of privacy protection in the public files. That is why this page treats the gender section and the race/origin section as two related snapshots instead of forcing them into one identical total.
Does every first name have Census demographic data?
No. The public Census first-name release only includes names that met the Bureau's publication rules, so many rarer names in the SSA files have no Census demographic snapshot. When that happens, the SSA trend, gender history, and state sections still appear, but the 2020 Census demographic sections are omitted.
What does the SSA popularity chart show?
The chart tracks births, not the number of people alive with the name today. Each point shows how many babies were given the name Soriya in that year. That makes it useful for spotting when the name rose, peaked, or faded.
Is Soriya a female name?
Yes, 98.7% of people registered as Soriya 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.
Is Soriya still being used today?
Yes. The SSA still recorded Soriya in 2024, and the page above shows its latest-year rank where available. A name can be well past its peak and still remain in steady use, especially if it built up a large population over earlier decades.
Why can a name have a lot of living bearers even if it is not trendy now?
Because living-bearer counts and current baby-name popularity measure different things. A name like Soriya can build up a very large population over many decades, even if fewer parents are choosing it now than they did at its peak.
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.
How many people are called Soriya?
You can see how many people share the name Soriya on our sister site HowManyOfMe.org — same data roots, lighter UI.