Sofia

Rank 13th Girl Name 🔥 Popular

In 2022, the name Sofia was 13th most popular baby name for girls and 49th most popular baby name overall. In 2022, 7,262 babies were named Sofia in the United States.

In 2022, 1 out of every 463 babies in the United States were named Sofia. In a classroom of 30 students, there is approximately a 6.3% chance that another student would have the same name. Today, the average age of someone named Sofia is around 12 to 13 years old.

The name "Sofia" is relatively common.

Nicknames for Sofia include Sofie and Fia.

Sofia Meaning & Origin

Sofia, derived from the Greek language, means "wisdom" or "wise."

The name Sofia is described as elegant, culturally-diverse and charming.

Pronunciation

Sofia is pronounced so-fee-a in English. The name Sofia has 5 letters and 2 or 3 syllables, depending on pronunciation.

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Name Trends (1972 to Present)

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Fun Facts about Sofia

  • The name Sofia is spelled the same way in seven different languages: English, Italian, German, Swedish, Norwegian, Danish, and Finnish.

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Geography

Where is the name Sofia most popular!? Popularity can vary a lot between regions. This map shows the relative popularity of a name in each state.

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