Sofia
How to say it: suh-FEE-uh · /səˈfiːə/
From Greek 'sophia' meaning 'wisdom'; one of the most widespread names globally.
Sofia was the most popular girls’ name in the United States in 2025, given to 8,252 babies (Social Security Administration). Its busiest decade was the 2010s, its births are down about 23% in ten years, and it is projected to slip to #2 by 2030.
Updated · SSA 2025 data, published May 2026 · Insee 2025 data, published July 2026 · How we compute these figures
Key facts
| Rank among girls’ names, 2025 | #1 |
|---|---|
| Babies born in 2025 | 8,252 |
| Share of births | 1 in 158 |
| Peak decade | 2010s |
| Change over 10 years | −23% |
| Projected rank for 2030 (estimate) | #2 |
| In France, 2025 | #17 among girls’ names, 1,500 births |
Sources: Social Security Administration (SSA), Insee (France). How we compute these figures.
Its life, decade by decade
Popularity for Sofia crested in the 2010s, though it stays well used. Close to its peak now at #1, it is expected to slip a little in the next few years.
What goes with it
Airy and breathy in sound, it feels gentle and travels well with a virtue association. Isabella pairs beautifully in the same style.
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Parents who love Sofia also love
Nicknames
- Sofi
- Fia
- Sophie
Honouring a Sofia in the family
In the classroom
In a class of 25 children born in 2025, the chance that another child is called Sofia is about 1 in 7.
Around the world
This spelling is used in Danish, Dutch, English, Finnish, French, German, Greek, Italian, Norwegian, Portuguese, Russian, Spanish, Swedish.
In France: #17 for girls in 2025.
England and Wales: #17. Ireland: #24.
Famous people named Sofia
- Sofia Rotaru (born 1947)Ukrainian singer, songwriter and actress
- Sofia Coppola (born 1971)American filmmaker
- Sofia Kovalevskaya (1850–1891)19th-century Russian mathematician
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