Charlotte Girl
SHAHR-luht
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#2
Sofia
GirlGreek· “wisdom”
- Meaning
- wisdom
- Origin
- Greek
- Pronunciation
- soh-FEE-uh
- Syllables
- 3
- US rank 2025
- #9
- US babies 2025
- 8,252
- Best rank
- #9 (2025)
- Peak year
- 2015
Meaning and origin of Sofia
Sofia is a Greek name that means “wisdom”.
Sofia is the form of Sophia used in Spanish, Italian, Portuguese, the Scandinavian languages and much of Eastern Europe. It comes from the Greek sophia, "wisdom", a word early Christians used for divine wisdom. The spelling has royal links, including Queen Sofía of Spain, and the capital of Bulgaria is also called Sofia, after its ancient church of Saint Sofia. Film director Sofia Coppola is a well-known modern bearer. In the United States Sofia has grown alongside Sophia as a favorite. It sounds soft, bright and international, and Sofi is an easy nickname.
Other spellings with the same sound: Sophia.
Popularity over time
Sofia first appears in US Social Security records in 1881. It has ranked in the top 1,000 in 90 different years, starting in 1881. Its best national rank was #9 in 2025, and the most babies received it in 2015, when 9,702 were named Sofia. In 2025, 8,252 babies were named Sofia, and it ranked #9 nationally. Its use has been fairly steady over the past decade.
Its national rank moved from #948 in 1920, #1,248 in 1950, #821 in 1980, #161 in 2000, #28 in 2010, and #9 in 2025. Of the 186,744 US girls named Sofia since records began, 44% were born in the 2010s, its biggest decade. The 2020s come next, with 45,288 babies.
Other girls' names that peaked around the same time include Harper, Audrey, Ariana, Skylar, and Arianna.
Where it is most popular (2025)
In 2025, Sofia ranked highest in New Mexico, Illinois, and California.
| State | Rank there | Babies |
|---|---|---|
| New Mexico | #4 | 60 |
| Illinois | #7 | 343 |
| California | #8 | 1,339 |
| Texas | #8 | 1,307 |
| Florida | #8 | 705 |
Gender, sound and spelling
In the US it is used almost only for girls.
Sofia is usually pronounced soh-FEE-uh, with three syllables. It has five letters, starts with S and ends in “-ia”. Names that sound the same but are spelled differently include Sophia.
Middle names for Sofia
A few middle names that flow with Sofia: each avoids a matching first letter, a rhyme and a vowel clash where the names meet.
Sibling names for Sofia
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Frequently asked questions
What does the name Sofia mean?
Sofia is a Greek name that means “wisdom”.
What is the origin of the name Sofia?
Sofia has Greek roots. Sofia is the form of Sophia used in Spanish, Italian, Portuguese, the Scandinavian languages and much of Eastern Europe.
Is Sofia a popular name?
Yes. Sofia ranked #9 in the US in 2025, which makes it one of the 100 most popular names.
Is Sofia a boy or girl name?
Sofia is mainly a girl's name. In the US it is used almost only for girls.
How do you pronounce Sofia?
Sofia is usually pronounced soh-FEE-uh. Stressed syllables are in capital letters.
Popularity figures come from US Social Security card applications (names given to at least five babies in a year, 1880 to 2025). How we source names and meanings