The baby name Sonali is a Female name , 3 syllables long and is pronounced soh-NAH-lee (IPA: /soʊˈnɑːli/; Sanskrit/Hindi: /soːˈnaːli/).
The baby name Sonali is a Female name , 3 syllables long and is pronounced soh-NAH-lee (IPA: /soʊˈnɑːli/; Sanskrit/Hindi: /soːˈnaːli/).
Sonali is Hindi, Sanskrit in Origin.
Sonali is a feminine given name used across India, Nepal, and Bangladesh, rooted in Indo‑Aryan languages. It derives from Hindi/Marathi/Bengali sona/sonā ‘gold’, ultimately from Sanskrit suvarṇa ‘gold’, with the feminine adjectival ending -lī, yielding the sense ‘golden’, ‘made of gold’, and by extension ‘precious’ or ‘radiant’. Pronounced so-NAH-lee.
The name rose to wide urban popularity in the late 20th century, appearing in literature, music, and cinema; public figures such as Bollywood actor Sonali Bendre and Marathi actor Sonalee Kulkarni helped cement its modern profile. Usage crosses religions and regions, especially in Maharashtra, West Bengal, and Odisha, and among the South Asian diaspora. Common spellings and variants include Sonalee, Sonaly, Sunali, and Sonaali; related or nickname forms are Sona and Swarna/Suvarna. The cognate Sonal is also well established, often used unisex.
| Sonali Bendre Sonali Bendre is an Indian actress best known for her roles in popular Bollywood films from the 1990s and early 2000s. She starred in hits like 'Sarfarosh', 'Hum Saath-Saath Hain', and 'Diljale', showcasing her versatility and charm. Beyond acting, she has also been a judge on various Indian reality TV shows. | Sonali Kulkarni Sonali Kulkarni is an Indian actor best known for her roles in films like 'Dil Chahta Hai' and 'Taxi No. 9211'. Born in 1974, she has made a significant impact on Indian cinema with her versatile performances. | Sonali Raut Sonali Raut is an Indian actress best known for her role in the Bollywood film 'The Xposé'. She also gained popularity as a contestant on the reality TV show 'Bigg Boss 8'. Born in 1990, she has appeared in various modeling assignments and television projects. |
Based on birth registration data from national statistics agencies.
| Country | Gender | Year | Rank | Born | of |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| FJ | Girls | 0 | #9 | 1 | 583 |
| IN | Girls | 0 | #26 | 2,967 | 13,121 |
| BI | Girls | 0 | #33 | 1 | 726 |
| MV | Girls | 0 | #35 | 1 | 2,021 |
| IN | 0 | #49 | 22 | 2,963 | |
| CY | 0 | #60 | 1 | 1,632 | |
| QA | 0 | #105 | 2 | 7,011 | |
| PH | 0 | #110 | 1 | 5,607 | |
| KW | 0 | #119 | 3 | 5,216 | |
| OM | 0 | #120 | 2 | 6,215 | |
| CY | Girls | 0 | #125 | 1 | 3,755 |
| CY | Boys | 0 | #131 | 1 | 3,473 |
| MU | 0 | #137 | 1 | 3,613 | |
| BD | Girls | 0 | #153 | 308 | 8,413 |
| MT | Girls | 0 | #153 | 1 | 3,773 |
| AE | 0 | #164 | 14 | 10,220 | |
| PR | Girls | 0 | #165 | 3 | 3,171 |
| BD | 0 | #192 | 36 | 5,992 | |
| DK | 0 | #206 | 1 | 5,198 | |
| NA | Girls | 0 | #236 | 2 | 7,146 |
| JP | Girls | 0 | #246 | 6 | 6,592 |
| SG | 0 | #257 | 13 | 11,010 | |
| QA | Girls | 0 | #272 | 45 | 15,378 |
| OM | Girls | 0 | #287 | 110 | 15,987 |
| TW | Girls | 0 | #289 | 1 | 8,139 |
| JM | Boys | 0 | #293 | 1 | 6,876 |
| Canada | Girls | 2016 | #303 | 6 | 2,798 |
| JO | Girls | 0 | #308 | 18 | 7,570 |
| DK | Girls | 0 | #328 | 2 | 7,429 |
| MU | Girls | 0 | #328 | 24 | 8,539 |
| HK | 0 | #356 | 2 | 8,483 | |
| SD | Girls | 0 | #356 | 3 | 7,678 |
| BR | 0 | #360 | 1 | 5,969 | |
| YE | 0 | #398 | 1 | 8,639 | |
| AE | Girls | 0 | #403 | 151 | 20,968 |
| France | Girls | 2016 | #406 | 3 | 3,228 |
| PH | Girls | 0 | #429 | 1 | 13,098 |
| KW | Girls | 0 | #440 | 76 | 19,177 |
| PT | Girls | 0 | #470 | 2 | 7,952 |
| ZA | 0 | #471 | 4 | 14,421 | |
| PA | Girls | 0 | #517 | 2 | 9,861 |
| BH | 0 | #520 | 34 | 17,937 | |
| IQ | Girls | 0 | #521 | 5 | 11,303 |
| RU | Girls | 0 | #521 | 3 | 11,913 |
| BD | Boys | 0 | #524 | 53 | 10,045 |
| SG | Girls | 0 | #533 | 54 | 18,916 |
| UY | Girls | 0 | #534 | 3 | 6,731 |
| PS | Girls | 0 | #542 | 6 | 10,981 |
| CR | Girls | 0 | #572 | 2 | 11,342 |
| HK | Girls | 0 | #605 | 11 | 16,104 |
| IL | Girls | 0 | #642 | 4 | 11,648 |
| LB | 0 | #687 | 4 | 13,263 | |
| QA | Boys | 0 | #693 | 15 | 18,093 |
| IQ | Boys | 0 | #697 | 1 | 13,071 |
| SA | Girls | 0 | #720 | 216 | 25,931 |
| SG | Boys | 0 | #735 | 5 | 17,960 |
| KW | Boys | 0 | #752 | 18 | 18,755 |
| SY | 0 | #766 | 2 | 11,684 | |
| NG | Girls | 0 | #823 | 4 | 15,093 |
| OM | Boys | 0 | #854 | 28 | 17,948 |
| United States | Girls | 2024 | #898 | 19 | 8,487 |
| IN | Boys | 0 | #899 | 103 | 16,750 |
| PE | Girls | 0 | #909 | 35 | 14,861 |
| CL | Girls | 0 | #913 | 3 | 14,098 |
| PE | Boys | 0 | #926 | 1 | 14,506 |
| BR | Girls | 0 | #928 | 14 | 12,708 |
| NL | Girls | 0 | #939 | 17 | 5,933 |
| Spain | Girls | 0 | #971 | 13 | 5,561 |
| MY | Girls | 0 | #977 | 18 | 24,821 |
| EG | Girls | 0 | #1,004 | 6 | 14,742 |
| MX | Boys | 0 | #1,033 | 1 | 16,355 |
| AE | Boys | 0 | #1,075 | 18 | 22,615 |
| ZA | Girls | 0 | #1,106 | 36 | 25,928 |
| CO | Girls | 0 | #1,152 | 1 | 16,140 |
| MY | Boys | 0 | #1,175 | 8 | 25,439 |
| TR | 0 | #1,202 | 10 | 19,440 | |
| DZ | 0 | #1,232 | 3 | 20,130 | |
| MX | Girls | 0 | #1,264 | 4 | 17,781 |
| IT | Girls | 0 | #1,400 | 47 | 9,415 |
| SA | Boys | 0 | #1,567 | 48 | 28,008 |
Sonali is popular in 53 countries — most recent births per country:
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