Sophia: Meaning, origin and popularity
Pronounced soh-FEE-uh · 3 syllables
Sophia means “wisdom”, from Greek.
Chiefly from Latin Sophia, from Ancient Greek (Sophia), from (sophia, “wisdom”), especially in reference to holy or divine wisdom under the influence of Biblical Hebrew (khokhma), to the early martyr St. Sophia, and to many figures of European royalty and nobility.
- Meaning
- wisdom
- Origin
- Greek
- Pronunciation
- soh-FEE-uh
- US rank (2025)
- #5
- US babies a year
- about 12,339 (2021–2025)
- Peak
- around 2010
How popular is Sophia?
Sophia was the #5 name in the US in 2025, given to 12,572 babies. It’s used less than it was: down 39% on 2011–2015. It peaked around 2010.
Most popular in Washington, DC (#1), Arizona (#2), Connecticut (#2), Delaware (#2), Massachusetts (#2), New Mexico (#2), Pennsylvania (#2), Wisconsin (#2).
Around the world
| Country | Rank |
|---|---|
| United States | #5 |
| England & Wales | #10 |
| Scotland | #11 |
| Northern Ireland | #6 |
| Ireland | #14 |
| France | #112 |
| Norway | #88 |
| Canada | #5 |
| Australia | #33 |
How old are people named Sophia?
Half of US adults named Sophia are older than 23; most are between 18 and 55. (Estimated from US births by year and life tables.)
Sibling names for Sophia
Names that real brothers and sisters of people named Sophia have, from family records on Wikidata, most common first.
Names like Sophia
Chosen by the same families or with a similar style and era.
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Questions about Sophia
What does the name Sophia mean?
Sophia means “wisdom”. It comes from Greek.
How do you pronounce Sophia?
Sophia is pronounced soh-FEE-uh.
How popular is the name Sophia?
Sophia was the #5 name in the US in 2025, given to 12,572 babies. It’s used less than it was: down 39% on 2011–2015. It peaked around 2010.
How old are people named Sophia?
Half of US adults named Sophia are older than 23. Most are between 18 and 55.