Sofia: Meaning, origin and popularity
Pronounced soh-FEE-uh · 3 syllables
Sofia means “wisdom”, from Greek.
Variant spelling of Sophia and from various other languages' own adaptations of Ancient Greek (Sophia, “wisdom, especially divine wisdom”). Sometimes borrowed into English as an anglicization of an accented or closely related form, as with Spanish Sofia, Welsh Soffia, and Hungarian Zsofia.
- Meaning
- wisdom
- Origin
- Greek
- Pronunciation
- soh-FEE-uh
- US rank (2025)
- #9
- US babies a year
- about 7,667 (2021–2025)
- Peak
- around 2010
How popular is Sofia?
Sofia was the #9 name in the US in 2025, given to 8,261 babies. Its use has been fairly steady over the last decade. It peaked around 2010.
Most popular in New Mexico (#4), Washington, DC (#7), Illinois (#7), Nevada (#7), California (#8), Colorado (#8), Connecticut (#8), Florida (#8).
Around the world
| Country | Rank |
|---|---|
| United States | #9 |
| England & Wales | #23 |
| Scotland | #25 |
| Northern Ireland | #55 |
| Ireland | #23 |
| France | #34 |
| Norway | #13 |
| Canada | #6 |
| Australia | #25 |
How old are people named Sofia?
Half of US adults named Sofia are older than 22; most are between 18 and 49. (Estimated from US births by year and life tables.)
Sibling names for Sofia
Names that real brothers and sisters of people named Sofia have, from family records on Wikidata, most common first.
Names like Sofia
Chosen by the same families or with a similar style and era.
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Questions about Sofia
What does the name Sofia mean?
Sofia means “wisdom”. It comes from Greek.
How do you pronounce Sofia?
Sofia is pronounced soh-FEE-uh.
How popular is the name Sofia?
Sofia was the #9 name in the US in 2025, given to 8,261 babies. Its use has been fairly steady over the last decade. It peaked around 2010.
How old are people named Sofia?
Half of US adults named Sofia are older than 22. Most are between 18 and 49.