The nameSohane

Sohane is a name given mostly to girls in France since the late 1990s.

Meaning

Its meaning is not settled. It is linked to Arabic and Persian names such as Sohan or Souhayla.

Origin

Debated.

History

First found in France in 1997, Sohane peaked in the mid 2000s, notably in Île-de-France. A few boys bear it too. It is less common today.

Popularity of the name Sohane

Sohane in France

968thmost popular girls' name in France, latest official figures
2006peak year (180 births)
2,290babies named Sohane in France since 1900
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Births per year in France. Source: Insee, French national statistics office, latest official figures. Rounded numbers.

Sohane was most popular in France in the 2000s, with 1,055 births over the decade, 46% of all recorded babies named Sohane. Its rise began around 2002, and it peaked in 2006. Half of all babies named Sohane in France were born before 2010, so it is mostly a name of today's children and teenagers. Over the last five years on record, it has been falling: 51 births a year on average, against 70 in the five years before.

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Frequently asked questions

What does the name Sohane mean?

Its meaning is not settled. It is linked to Arabic and Persian names such as Sohan or Souhayla.

What is the origin of the name Sohane?

Debated.

Is Sohane a girl's or a boy's name?

Sohane is a girl's name.