Sophia
Greek girl's name meaning “wisdom”
- Gender
- Girl
- Origin
- Greek
- Meaning
- wisdom
- Syllables
- 2
- Letters
- 6
- US rank (2023)
- #5
- Born in 2023
- 11,984
Meaning & origin
Sophia is the Greek word for 'wisdom'. It was honoured in early Christianity as a personification of holy wisdom and has been used across Europe for centuries.
Popularity
In the latest US data, Sophia ranked #5 for girls. It has held remarkably steady over the past decade — a dependable classic.
In 2023, 11,984 US girls were given the name Sophia.
US popularity rank over time
Peaked at #1 in 2013
“Unranked” means Sophia was outside the US top 1,000 that year.
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Nicknames
Sophie, Soph
Sophia: frequently asked questions
What does the name Sophia mean?
Sophia is a Greek name meaning "wisdom". Sophia is the Greek word for 'wisdom'. It was honoured in early Christianity as a personification of holy wisdom and has been used across Europe for centuries.
Where does the name Sophia come from?
Sophia is of Greek origin. Sophia is the Greek word for 'wisdom'. It was honoured in early Christianity as a personification of holy wisdom and has been used across Europe for centuries.
Is Sophia a boy or a girl name?
Sophia is most commonly a girl's name.
How many babies are named Sophia?
In 2023, 11,984 US girls were given the name Sophia.
Is Sophia a popular name, and is it rising or falling?
In the latest US data, Sophia ranked #5 for girls. It has held remarkably steady over the past decade — a dependable classic.
What are common nicknames for Sophia?
Common nicknames for Sophia include Sophie, Soph.