Sota is a Georgian male given name, derived from the Georgian word 'sotia', which means 'companion' or 'friend'. It is traditionally used within the Georgian Orthodox Church, reflecting the religious influences in naming practices among Georgians. The name Sota does not have any particular pronunciation variations as it is unique to Georgia. However, its popularity has spread beyond Georgian borders and can now be found among other communities with ties to Georgian culture or Orthodox Christianity.
The name Sota experienced a notable rise in popularity between 2015 and 2018, with the highest number of births recorded in 2015 (22) and 2018 (15). However, since then, there has been a decrease, with only 6 births in 2023. Over the entire period from 1997 to 2023, there were a total of 192 babies named Sota.