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At a Glance
- Meaning
- Wisdom
- Origin
- Latin (from Ancient Greek Σοφία / sophia, 'wisdom')
- Gender
- Girl
- Pronunciation
- so-FEE-ah
Sophia comes from the Ancient Greek word sophia, meaning "wisdom," carried into English through Latin. It's pronounced so-FEE-ah, and it falls into the timeless, classic category — a name whose meaning is right there in the word itself, with no guesswork needed.
Meaning & Origin of Sophia
Meaning: Wisdom.
Origin: Latin (from Ancient Greek Σοφία / sophia, 'wisdom').
Source: Wiktionary.
How to Pronounce Sophia
so-FEE-ahIPA /soʊˈfiːə/
Popularity of Sophia
Sophia hit #1 on the SSA's list in 2011, when 21,861 baby girls were given the name. By 2024 it had settled to #6 with 12,088 births — lower than its peak, but still solidly in the top 10.
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FAQ
What does the name Sophia mean?
Wisdom. (Source: Wiktionary)
How do you pronounce Sophia?
Sophia is pronounced so-FEE-ah (IPA: /soʊˈfiːə/).
Is Sophia a popular name right now?
Sophia peaked at #1 in 2011 and is ranked #6 as of 2024. (U.S. Social Security Administration data, 1880–2024.)
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