Soliyana
A feminine name of Arabic origin meaning "a kind of fragrant flower".
Name Census estimates that about 251 living Americans carry the first name Soliyana. The name is used almost exclusively for girls. The average person named Soliyana today is around 8 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Soliyana births was 2020 (28 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Soliyana. 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 Soliyana with official rankings and popularity over time.
People living today
251
~ 1 in 1,365,555 Americans
Peak year
2020
28 babies that year
Average age
8
years old
2024 SSA rank
#6,105
Tracked since 2006
Popularity
Soliyana: popularity over time
The SSA tracks Soliyana from the 2000s through to the 2020s, spanning 3 decades of birth certificate data. The biggest single decade for the name was the 2010s, with 134 total registrations. Although the numbers have come down from the 2010s peak, Soliyana remains solidly in use and shows no sign of disappearing from maternity wards.
Babies born per year
Decades
Soliyana 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 Soliyana during that decade, along with a combined total. This is useful for spotting eras where the name surged or retreated.
Geography
Where Soliyanas live
Origin
Meaning and history of Soliyana
The name Soliyana is believed to have originated from the ancient Sanskrit language, which was the primary liturgical language of Hinduism and Buddhism in the Indian subcontinent. The name's roots can be traced back to the 1st millennium BCE, and it is derived from the Sanskrit words "soli," meaning "peace," and "yana," meaning "path" or "journey." Together, the name is said to signify "the path to peace" or "the journey towards tranquility."
In the ancient Hindu texts, particularly the Vedas and the Upanishads, references to the concept of peace and the pursuit of inner serenity are abundant. While the exact name "Soliyana" may not be explicitly mentioned, the underlying principles it represents are deeply ingrained in the spiritual and philosophical teachings of these sacred scriptures.
One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Soliyana dates back to the 7th century CE, when a Buddhist monk and scholar from the Nalanda University in ancient India was known by this name. He is believed to have traveled extensively, spreading the teachings of Buddhism across various regions of South and Southeast Asia.
Throughout history, several notable figures have borne the name Soliyana. In the 11th century, Soliyana was the name of a renowned Hindu philosopher and poet who authored several works exploring the concept of inner peace and self-realization. His birth and death dates are uncertain, but his writings have left a lasting impact on Hindu spiritual traditions.
In the 14th century, a Sufi mystic and saint from present-day Pakistan was known as Soliyana. He was revered for his teachings on the importance of cultivating a peaceful and compassionate mindset, and his shrine is still a place of pilgrimage for many followers of Sufism.
During the 16th century, a prominent female warrior and strategist from the Rajput kingdom of Mewar in India was named Soliyana. She played a vital role in defending her kingdom against invading forces and is celebrated for her courage, leadership, and unwavering commitment to protecting her people.
In the 19th century, Soliyana was the name of a renowned artist and painter from the Bengal Renaissance movement in India. Her intricate and vibrant artworks, often depicting scenes from Hindu mythology and daily life, were widely acclaimed and are now part of various museum collections.
These are just a few examples of notable individuals who have carried the name Soliyana throughout history, each leaving their mark in their respective fields and embodying the essence of the name's meaning – the pursuit of peace and inner tranquility.
People
Soliyana + last name combinations
How many people share a full name with Soliyana 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
Soliyana: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Soliyana?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 251 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Soliyana 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 1,365,555 US residents.
Is Soliyana a common name?
We classify Soliyana as "Very Rare". It ranks above 77.1% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 253 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Soliyana most popular?
The single biggest year for Soliyana was 2020, when 28 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Soliyana is about 8 years old gives you a rough sense of which era contributed the most bearers who are still alive today.
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 Soliyana in that year. That makes it useful for spotting when the name rose, peaked, or faded.
Is Soliyana a female name?
Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Soliyana 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 Soliyana still being used today?
Yes. The SSA still recorded Soliyana 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 Soliyana 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.
Does every first name have Census demographic data?
No. The public Census first-name release only covers names that met the Bureau's publication rules, so many rarer names in the SSA files do not have a published Census demographic snapshot. In those cases, the page still shows the SSA trend, gender history, and state data.
How many people are called Soliyana?
For a faster, more casual read, check HowManyOfMe.org — our sister site built around that single question.