Sonji (SAHN-jee) bursts onto the scene like a bright carnival feather. She feels like a playful twist on the beloved Sonia, with a dash of Sanskrit sanjī meaning “bringing together” and a sprinkle of Spanish sabor. Each syllable pops like sunshine and laughter. In the swinging 1960s, Florida welcomed 6 Sonjis in ’65, 24 in ’66 and 7 in each of ’67 and ’68, with rankings dancing between 155 and 176. With Sonji, you get wisdom, warmth and the promise of a giggle. She’s a name that rolls off the tongue like a salsa step and leaves a trail of joy wherever it goes.