NAME PROFILE
Sonali
Derived from the Spanish name for Cuba's capital city, likely originating from the Taino word for savannah or a local indigenous chief. This name suggests a person who is vibrant, spirited, and possesses a warm, rhythmic soul that lights up any room.
Key Stats
| Total births | 1,360 |
| Gender | Female (0% / 100%) |
| Peak year | 2000 |
| Peak generation | Gen Z |
| First recorded | 1985 |
| Most recent | 2024 |
| Syllables | 3 |
| Origin | — |
| Comeback name | No |
Popularity Trend (1910–2025)
19102025
Top States
CA — 50%NY — 23%NJ — 17%IL — 6%TX — 4%
Notable People
Havana Rose Liu (Actress, No Exit) · Havana Brown (DJ, We Run the Night) · Havana Guppy (Actress, Ginny & Georgia) · Havana Chapman-Edwards (Actress, The Lion King on Broadway) · Havana Winter (Singer, Hollywood Bound)
Nicknames & Diminutives
HaviVanaAna
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