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Zofia
GirlPolish, Greek· “Polish form of Sophia, wisdom”
- Meaning
- Polish form of Sophia, wisdom
- Origin
- Polish, Greek
- Pronunciation
- ZOH-fee-uh
- Syllables
- 2
- US rank 2025
- #2,172
- US babies 2025
- 86
- Best rank
- #1,952 (2011)
- Peak year
- 2011
Meaning and origin of Zofia
Zofia is a Polish and Greek name that means “Polish form of Sophia, wisdom”.
Zofia is the Polish form of Sophia, from the Greek sophia, "wisdom." The name has long been used by Polish royalty and nobility, and in Polish it is said roughly ZOH-fyah; in the US it is often ZOH-fee-uh. The Z spelling reflects Polish orthography, where the letter replaces the Greek s-sound in this name. It gives a fresh look to a classic that is familiar across Europe. Zosia is the traditional Polish pet form, and Zo and Sophie also work.
Popularity over time
Zofia first appears in US Social Security records in 1912. It has never ranked in the national top 1,000, which keeps it genuinely uncommon. Its best national rank was #1,952 in 2011, the same year it reached its highest count of 102 babies. In 2025, 86 babies were named Zofia, and it ranked #2,172 nationally. That is 36% more than ten years earlier, so it is clearly on the rise.
Its national rank moved from #3,597 in 1920, #5,703 in 2000, #2,257 in 2010, and #2,172 in 2025. Of the 2,013 US girls named Zofia since records began, 42% were born in the 2010s, its biggest decade. The 2020s come next, with 488 babies.
Other girls' names that peaked around the same time include Jayleigh, Anaiyah, Lilyanne, Klaire, and Adlee.
Where it is most popular (2025)
In 2025, Zofia ranked highest in Illinois, Pennsylvania, and New York.
| State | Rank there | Babies |
|---|---|---|
| Illinois | #795 | 12 |
| Pennsylvania | #1624 | 5 |
| New York | #1829 | 7 |
| Texas | #2208 | 10 |
| Florida | #2481 | 5 |
Gender, sound and spelling
In the US it is used almost only for girls.
Zofia is usually pronounced ZOH-fee-uh, with two syllables. It has five letters, starts with Z and ends in “-ia”.
Middle names for Zofia
A few middle names that flow with Zofia: each avoids a matching first letter, a rhyme and a vowel clash where the names meet.
Sibling names for Zofia
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Frequently asked questions
What does the name Zofia mean?
Zofia is a Polish and Greek name that means “Polish form of Sophia, wisdom”.
What is the origin of the name Zofia?
Zofia has Polish and Greek roots. Zofia is the Polish form of Sophia, from the Greek sophia, "wisdom." The name has long been used by Polish royalty and nobility, and in Polish it is said roughly ZOH-fyah; in the US it is often ZOH-fee-uh.
Is Zofia a popular name?
Not especially. Zofia ranked #2,172 in the US in 2025, which puts it outside the top 1,000.
Is Zofia a boy or girl name?
Zofia is mainly a girl's name. In the US it is used almost only for girls.
How do you pronounce Zofia?
Zofia is usually pronounced ZOH-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