Sophia
Sophia first appears in US records in 1880. It peaked in 2012, when 22,336 girls were given the name; in 2025 there were 12,561.
Source: US Social Security Administration.
Is Sophia popular?
Declining Sophia is given less often than it was a decade ago, well below its 2012 peak.
| 2020s | 74,758 | |
|---|---|---|
| 2010s | 181,174 | |
| 2000s | 119,251 | |
| 1990s | 24,503 | |
| 1980s | 10,823 | |
| 1970s | 4,581 | |
| 1960s | 4,908 | |
| 1950s | 1,578 | |
| 1940s | 1,054 | |
| 1930s | 1,117 | |
| 1920s | 3,277 | |
| 1910s | 5,237 | |
| 1900s | 2,460 | |
| 1890s | 2,522 | |
| 1880s | 1,865 |
Counts from US Social Security Administration data, 1880–2025.
What does Sophia mean?
Sophia is the Greek word for “wisdom,” long honoured in philosophy and in the Eastern Christian tradition of Holy Wisdom (Hagia Sophia).
Nicknames for Sophia
- Sophie
- Sofie
Variants & spellings
- Sofia
- Sophie
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Frequently asked questions
What does the name Sophia mean?
Sophia means Wisdom. Sophia is the Greek word for “wisdom,” long honoured in philosophy and in the Eastern Christian tradition of Holy Wisdom (Hagia Sophia).
What is the origin of the name Sophia?
Sophia is of Greek origin.
How do you pronounce Sophia?
Sophia is pronounced “so-FEE-uh.”
Is Sophia a boy or a girl name?
Sophia is most commonly used as a girl name.
Is Sophia a popular name right now?
Sophia is given less often than it was a decade ago, well below its 2012 peak.
How popular is the name Sophia?
In 2025, Sophia ranked #5 among girls’ names in the United States, according to U.S. Social Security Administration data.
When was the name Sophia most popular?
Sophia was most popular in 2012, when about 22,336 US babies were given the name that year, according to US Social Security Administration records.
What are common nicknames for Sophia?
Common nicknames for Sophia include Sophie, Sofie.
What names are similar to Sophia?
Names similar to Sophia include Isabella, Aurora, Amelia, Ava.
What names go well with Sophia?
Greek names that pair well with Sophia include Christopher, Cynthia, Andrew, Helen, Timothy.