Sofia Name Meaning, Origin and Popularity
Sofia is predominantly used for girls. The statistics below show this exact spelling in official U.S. records.
How Do You Spell Sofia?
Sofia is spelled S-O-F-I-A. The name has 5 letters.
Sofia at a Glance
- Usage
- Predominantly used for girls
- Meaning
- Sofia means “wisdom” in Greek.
- Origin
- Sofia is commonly associated with the Greek word for wisdom, “sophia.”
- Pronunciation
- SOH-fee-uh · 3 syllables
Sofia Popularity in 2025
Rank#9
Recorded Births8,252
Rank#8,243
Recorded Births9
- Girls usage rose 1 place to #9 and recorded 139 more births compared with 2024.
- Boys usage rose 4,106 places to #8,243 and recorded 4 more births compared with 2024.
Figures reflect this exact spelling in the latest available U.S. Social Security Administration records. See the complete year-by-year trend.
What Does the Name Sofia Mean?
Sofia means “wisdom” in Greek.
Origin: Sofia is commonly associated with the Greek word for wisdom, “sophia.”
How Do You Pronounce Sofia?
PronunciationSOH-fee-uh
Syllables3
What Is the History of the Name Sofia?
- History
- The name Sofia has appeared in various cultures with ties to Greek origins and is documented in historical Christian contexts.
Sofia Popularity by Year
The table below shows the most recent available records for this exact spelling from 2014 through 2025. Use the full history page to explore every recorded year.
| Year | Usage Category | Recorded Births | National Rank |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | Girls | 8,252 | #9 |
| 2025 | Boys | 9 | #8,243 |
| 2024 | Girls | 8,113 | #10 |
| 2024 | Boys | 5 | #12,349 |
| 2023 | Girls | 7,665 | #12 |
| 2023 | Boys | 8 | #8,921 |
| 2022 | Girls | 7,285 | #13 |
| 2022 | Boys | 8 | #8,990 |
| 2021 | Girls | 6,983 | #18 |
| 2021 | Boys | 6 | #10,799 |
| 2020 | Girls | 6,990 | #17 |
| 2020 | Boys | 8 | #8,739 |
| 2019 | Girls | 7,402 | #17 |
| 2019 | Boys | 14 | #6,104 |
| 2018 | Girls | 7,667 | #17 |
| 2018 | Boys | 8 | #8,819 |
| 2017 | Girls | 8,175 | #15 |
| 2017 | Boys | 7 | #9,696 |
| 2016 | Girls | 9,179 | #14 |
| 2016 | Boys | 8 | #8,816 |
| 2015 | Girls | 9,702 | #14 |
| 2015 | Boys | 9 | #8,040 |
| 2014 | Girls | 9,612 | #12 |
| 2014 | Boys | 9 | #8,130 |
When Was Sofia Most Popular?
Peak years are based on the highest recorded birth totals for this exact spelling and usage category. They are ordered by birth count, not chronologically.
2015 · Girls
9,702 recorded births
National rank #14
2014 · Girls
9,612 recorded births
National rank #12
2016 · Girls
9,179 recorded births
National rank #14
2013 · Girls
9,169 recorded births
National rank #13
Where Sofia Ranked Highest in 2025
State rankings are calculated separately for girls and boys within each state. The SSA omits state-level names recorded fewer than five times, so low visible counts can still represent a relatively high state rank.
Top States for Girls
| State | Rank | Recorded Births |
|---|---|---|
| NM | #4 | 60 |
| IL | #7 | 343 |
| NV | #7 | 99 |
| DC | #7 | 29 |
| CA | #8 | 1,339 |
| TX | #8 | 1,307 |
| FL | #8 | 705 |
| CO | #8 | 177 |