Name meaning & stats
Soma
Soma. 254 US babies since 1940, peak 2022. Notable Somas are 1.6× over-represented as actors.
What it means
No agreed meaning on record
In US birth records
Peak year: 2022
254 US babies were named Soma between 1940 and 2025.
Soma around the world
- France: 40 babies since 1900, peak 2022
From official birth registries. Sources are listed on About the data.
Where Somas end up
| Career | vs expected | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| Actor | 1.6× | Low · 4 people |
| Footballer | 1.2× | Low · 3 people |
| Basketball player | 1.3× | Low · 2 people |
| Professor | 1.0× | Low · 1 people |
Among notable men who are actors, Somas show up 1.6× as often as you'd expect from how common the name is.
Notable people of every nationality born 1940–2005 (Wikidata). Patterns, not destiny.
Name twins (peaked around 2022)