Soteria is of Greek origin and means 'deliverance' or 'salvation'. It's a unique and powerful name choice that evokes a sense of tranquility, security, and protection. The name Soteria is derived from the Greek goddess of safety and deliverance from harm. In ancient times, it was also a title given to Asclepius, the god of medicine and healing. While rare in its full form, variants like Sotiris are more commonly found, especially in Greek cultures.
The name Soteria has seen a peak in popularity with seven births each in 1998 and 1999, followed by a decline to six births in 2000. After no recorded births from 2001 to 2003, the name resurged with eight births in 2002. However, it has since maintained a consistent but lower frequency of five births per year from 2004 to 2023, totaling 63 births over this period.