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A name from Greek · Girl

Sofia

Wisdom. Variant of Sophia.

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Popularity over time

A 142-year arc in numbers.

170,379 U.S. births recorded from 1881–2023.
Popularity · 1881–2023
7,673 births in 2023
1881 1952 2023
Babies named per year Peak year Most recent
Meaning

A name that means something.

SWisdom. Variant of Sophia.

Variants & spellings

2 ways to spell "Sofia".

Each transliteration carries a slightly different cultural fingerprint.
Sophia Most common Sophie
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Famous bearers

People who carry the name Sofia.

Quick answers

People often ask about Sofia.

What does the name Sofia mean?
Sofia means wisdom. Variant of Sophia.
Where does the name Sofia come from?
Sofia is a girl name of Greek origin.
Is Sofia a boy or a girl name?
Sofia is used for both. In U.S. Social Security records, about 100% of children given the name Sofia are girls and 0% are boys.
How popular is the name Sofia in 2023?
Sofia ranks #12 for girls in the U.S. Social Security Administration's 2023 dataset. Its all-time U.S. peak was 2015 with 9,711 babies.
How do you pronounce Sofia?
Sofia is pronounced so-FEE-ah (3 syllables).
What are common spellings of Sofia?
Sofia is also written as Sophia, Sophie.
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Popularity counts come from the U.S. Social Security Administration's national dataset. Meanings and origins are curated from etymological sources. If you spot an error, please let us know.

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