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At a Glance
- Meaning
- Wisdom
- Origin
- Greek (via Sophia)
- Gender
- Girl
- Pronunciation
- soh-FEE-ah
Sofia is a classic girl's name with Greek origins, reaching English through the form Sophia. Its meaning is "wisdom," and it's pronounced soh-FEE-ah. The Social Security Administration has been recording it since 1881, giving it one of the longest track records in the naming data.
Meaning & Origin of Sofia
Meaning: Wisdom.
Origin: Greek (via Sophia).
Source: Wiktionary.
How to Pronounce Sofia
soh-FEE-ahIPA /soʊˈfiːə/
Popularity of Sofia
In 2024, Sofia ranked #10 nationally with 8,094 babies given the name — the same rank it held at its peak, meaning it's currently sitting right at its all-time high in the Social Security data.
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FAQ
What does the name Sofia mean?
Wisdom. (Source: Wiktionary)
How do you pronounce Sofia?
Sofia is pronounced soh-FEE-ah (IPA: /soʊˈfiːə/).
Is Sofia a popular name right now?
Sofia is at its highest recorded popularity right now, ranked #10 in 2024. (U.S. Social Security Administration data, 1881–2024.)
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