Sophia
Sophia: name meaning, origin and popularity
Pronunciation (IPA): /ˈsəʊ.fiː.ə/ · /səˈfaɪ.ə/
Meaning and origin of Sophia
- A female given name from Ancient Greek.
Etymology
Chiefly from Latin Sophia, from Ancient Greek Σοφία (Sophía), from σοφία (sophía, “wisdom”), especially in reference to holy or divine wisdom under the influence of Biblical Hebrew חוכמה (khokhmá), to the early martyr St. Sophia, and to many figures of European royalty and nobility. Also used as a calque for the many cognate forms, such as Italian Sofia, Ukrainian Софі́я (Sofíja), Russian Софи́я (Sofíja), Polish Zofia, etc. Doublet of Sofia.
How popular is Sophia?
Since 1880, 439,108 girls and 511 boys in the U.S. have been named Sophia (100% girls). Its highest rank for girls was #1 in 2011. Its highest rank for boys was #2686 in 2004. In 2025 it ranked #5 for girls, with 12,572 babies given the name.
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Sophia FAQ
What does the name Sophia mean?
A female given name from Ancient Greek. Chiefly from Latin Sophia, from Ancient Greek Σοφία (Sophía), from σοφία (sophía, “wisdom”), especially in reference to holy or divine wisdom under the influence of Biblical Hebrew חוכמה (khokhmá), to the early martyr St. Sophia, and to many figures of European royalty and nobility. Also used as a calque for the many cognate forms, such as Italian Sofia, Ukrainian Софі́я (Sofíja), Russian Софи́я (Sofíja), Polish Zofia, etc. Doublet of Sofia.
What is the origin of the name Sophia?
Sophia is listed as a name of Greek origin.
How popular is the name Sophia?
Since 1880, 439,108 girls and 511 boys in the U.S. have been named Sophia (100% girls). Its highest rank for girls was #1 in 2011. Its highest rank for boys was #2686 in 2004. In 2025 it ranked #5 for girls, with 12,572 babies given the name.
Is Sophia a boy or girl name?
Sophia is mostly a girl name in the U.S.: 439,108 girls and 511 boys since 1880.
Popularity data: U.S. Social Security Administration baby name data, 1880–2025 (names given to 5+ babies per year). Origin and etymology text: Wiktionary, available under CC BY-SA 4.0.