Soma
Soma first appears in US records in 0. It peaked in 2022, when 14 boys were given the name.
Source: US Social Security Administration.
Is Soma popular?
Rising Soma has climbed over the past decade, given to more boys now than ten years ago.
| 2020s | 60 | |
|---|---|---|
| 2010s | 68 | |
| 2000s | 16 |
Counts from US Social Security Administration data, 1880–2025.
What does Soma mean?
Soma is a common alternate name of the Hindu moon god Chandra. Note: in the earliest Vedic texts Soma referred chiefly to a ritual plant and its drink; the lunar sense developed in post-Vedic mythology, so the moon meaning is deity-derived rather than primary.
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Frequently asked questions
What does the name Soma mean?
Soma means Moon. Soma is a common alternate name of the Hindu moon god Chandra. Note: in the earliest Vedic texts Soma referred chiefly to a ritual plant and its drink; the lunar sense developed in post-Vedic mythology, so the moon meaning is deity-derived rather than primary.
What is the origin of the name Soma?
Soma is of sanskrit origin.
How do you pronounce Soma?
Soma is pronounced “SOH-mah.”
Is Soma a boy or a girl name?
Soma is most commonly used as a boy name.
Is Soma a popular name right now?
Soma has climbed over the past decade, given to more boys now than ten years ago.
How popular is the name Soma?
In 2025, Soma ranked #9590 · U.S. boys and #13012 · U.S. girls in the United States, according to U.S. Social Security Administration data.
When was the name Soma most popular?
Soma was most popular in 2022, when about 14 US babies were given the name that year, according to US Social Security Administration records.
What names are similar to Soma?
Names similar to Soma include Nakul, Lakshya, Nirav, Rakesh, Ranbir.
What names go well with Soma?
sanskrit names that pair well with Soma include Tara, Trisha, Kali, Bodhi, Anaya.