Sofia
Greek girl's name meaning “wisdom”
- Gender
- Girl
- Origin
- Greek
- Meaning
- wisdom
- Syllables
- 2
- Letters
- 5
- US rank (2023)
- #12
- Born in 2023
- 7,665
- Peak year
- 2024 (#10)
Meaning & origin
Sofia is a spelling of Sophia, the Greek word for 'wisdom', widely used across Europe and Latin America.
Is Sofia a Greek name?
Yes — Sofia is a Greek name meaning "wisdom". Sofia is a spelling of Sophia, the Greek word for 'wisdom', widely used across Europe and Latin America.
Popularity
In the latest US data, Sofia ranked #12 for girls. It has held remarkably steady over the past decade — a dependable classic.
In 2023, 7,665 US girls were given the name Sofia.
US popularity rank over time
Peaked at #10 in 2024
“Unranked” means Sofia was outside the US top 1,000 that year.
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How to spell Sofia
Sofia is spelled S-O-F-I-A — 5 letters and 2 syllables. Alternative spellings people use include Sophia, Sophie.
Sofia: frequently asked questions
What does the name Sofia mean?
Sofia is a Greek name meaning "wisdom". Sofia is a spelling of Sophia, the Greek word for 'wisdom', widely used across Europe and Latin America.
Where does the name Sofia come from?
Sofia is of Greek origin. Sofia is a spelling of Sophia, the Greek word for 'wisdom', widely used across Europe and Latin America.
Is Sofia a boy or a girl name?
Sofia is most commonly a girl's name.
How many babies are named Sofia?
In 2023, 7,665 US girls were given the name Sofia.
Is Sofia a popular name, and is it rising or falling?
In the latest US data, Sofia ranked #12 for girls. It has held remarkably steady over the past decade — a dependable classic.
How do you spell Sofia?
Sofia is spelled S-O-F-I-A. Related spellings include Sophia, Sophie.
What is Sofia short for?
Sofia is often used as a short form of Sophia or Sophie, though it is also given as a full name in its own right.
How common is the name Sofia?
In 2023, 7,665 US girls were given the name Sofia. In the latest US data, Sofia ranked #12 for girls. It has held remarkably steady over the past decade — a dependable classic.
Is Sofia a Greek name?
Yes — Sofia is a Greek name meaning "wisdom". Sofia is a spelling of Sophia, the Greek word for 'wisdom', widely used across Europe and Latin America.
What does Sofia mean in Greek?
In Greek, Sofia means "wisdom". Sofia is a spelling of Sophia, the Greek word for 'wisdom', widely used across Europe and Latin America.