Sofia

At a Glance: Name: Sofia – Meaning: wisdom – Origin: Greek (via Sophia) – Gender: Girl – Pronunciation: soh-FEE-ah

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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

Phonetic: soh-FEE-ah   IPA: /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.

Source: U.S. Social Security Administration birth-name data, 1881–2024.

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FAQ

What does the name Sofia mean?

Wisdom. (Source: Wiktionary, https://en.wiktionary.org/wiki/Sofia)

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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