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The baby name Sophia is a Girl name , 3 syllables long and is pronounced so-FEE-uh.

Sophia is Greek in Origin.

Gender: Girl
Syllables: 3
Origin: Greek
Pronunciation: so-FEE-uh

What is the meaning of the name Sophia ?

The baby name Sophia is a girl name , 3 syllables long and is pronounced so-FEE-uh.

Sophia is Greek in Origin.

Sophia is the Latin-script form of Greek Σοφία, Sophía, originally the ordinary Greek abstract noun σοφία. Its base is σοφός, sophós, wise or skilled, with the feminine abstract suffix -ία, so the literal sense is wisdom. As a personal name, the earliest secure records appear at the beginning of the 4th century, when Greek Christian naming vocabulary was spreading in the eastern Roman world.

Christian use was reinforced by Sophia as Divine Wisdom, by legends of Saint Sophia and her daughters Faith, Hope, and Charity, and by Hagia Sophia in Constantinople. The name remained familiar in Byzantine and Eastern Orthodox regions and among continental European nobility; in Britain, Hanoverian royal connections helped establish it in the 18th century. Sofia, Sophie, Sofie, Zofia, Sofiya, and Sofya reflect regional spellings. In the United States it rose sharply from the 1990s, ranking first for girls from 2011 to 2013.

Sophia has the following similar or variant Names

Famous people with the name Sophia

Sophia Loren Actor · Born 1934 · Italy Sophia Loren is an Italian actor most famous for her role in 'Two Women', which won her an Academy Award. She also starred in films like 'Marriage Italian Style' and 'Yesterday, Today and Tomorrow'. Born in 1934, she became one of Italy's most beloved film stars. Sophia Bush Actor · Born 1982 · United States Sophia Bush is an American actor best known for her role as Brooke Davis in the television series One Tree Hill. She has also appeared in films like John Tucker Must Die and The Hitcher. Beyond acting, she is active in various social and political causes. Sophia Alekseyevna of Russia Politician · Born 1657 · Tsardom of Russia Sophia Alekseyevna of Russia was a prominent politician in the Tsardom of Russia, most famous for serving as the regent of Russia from 1682 to 1689. During her regency, she played a crucial role in the country's governance and was known for her efforts to modernize the Russian state. Her leadership paved the way for significant political and social changes in Russia.
Sophia of Hanover Politician · Born 1630 · Germany Sophia of Hanover was a key figure in European history, known for being the mother of King George I of Great Britain. Her lineage played a significant role in the succession to the British throne, leading to the establishment of the Hanoverian dynasty. Born in 1630, she was a German princess and a politician in her own right. Sophia of Nassau Royal · Born 1836 · Duchy of Nassau Sophia of Nassau became Queen of Sweden and Norway through her marriage to King Oscar II. Born in 1836 in the Duchy of Nassau, she played a significant role in the royal family during her time as queen. Sophia Lillis Actor · Born 2002 · United States Sophia Lillis is an American actor best known for her role as Beverly Marsh in the horror film 'It' and its sequel 'It Chapter Two'. She also starred in the Netflix series 'I Am Not Okay with This'. Born in 2002, Sophia has quickly made a name for herself in the film industry with her compelling performances.

Sophia – Popularity by country

Based on birth registration data from national statistics agencies.

Country Gender Year Rank Born of
Ireland Girls 2025 #1 — 874
Germany Girls 2025 #1 — 411
Canada Girls 2024 #5 1,086 2,795
Austria Girls 2024 #5 488 60
United States Girls 2024 #6 12,088 8,487
FJ Girls 0 #9 1 583
HT 0 #12 1 399
NL Girls 2014 #13 215 73
KR Girls 0 #14 2 572
HT Girls 0 #16 8 950
JM Girls 0 #16 598 7,507
Switzerland Girls 2024 #18 185 1,786
New Zealand Girls 2010 #22 163 98
HN 0 #22 1 704
NA 0 #26 8 2,537
JM 0 #27 65 3,714
CN Girls 0 #29 978 8,829
BN 0 #31 2 2,297
GR Girls 0 #31 432 6,293
CY 0 #33 27 1,632
MD 0 #34 1 434
MV Girls 0 #34 2 2,021
EE 0 #37 1 1,051
HN Girls 0 #37 2 884
CY Girls 0 #38 114 3,755
ID 0 #39 1 2,238
GE 0 #40 5 997
MO 0 #44 9 2,706
CN 0 #48 38 3,857
GR 0 #50 121 3,911
TW Girls 0 #53 342 8,139
TW 0 #54 47 4,523
CM 0 #55 2 2,592
NA Girls 0 #62 213 7,146
LU 0 #65 2 2,830
Norway Girls 2025 #66 69 453
Belgium Girls 2024 #71 123 424
AF 0 #75 2 1,883
JP 0 #75 3 4,057
BG 0 #77 6 1,799
PH 0 #82 15 5,607
GH Girls 0 #86 609 6,973
BN Girls 0 #87 20 5,459
GE Girls 0 #87 18 1,564
AF Girls 0 #89 6 2,402
QA 0 #90 11 7,011
ID Girls 0 #95 8 3,319
SD 0 #101 2 2,130
France Girls 2021 #110 469 3,185
OM 0 #115 7 6,215
KW 0 #118 4 5,216
EC 0 #119 3 2,502
BW Girls 0 #126 23 4,216
MU 0 #127 10 3,613
IQ 0 #133 1 3,533
MO Girls 0 #133 128 7,056
PH Girls 0 #134 324 13,098
PA 0 #135 4 3,797
EE Girls 0 #136 7 1,888
RS Girls 0 #137 1 1,651
MT Girls 0 #139 13 3,773
CR 0 #142 17 5,526
AE 0 #145 33 10,220
Sweden Girls 2022 #147 33 1,568
GH 0 #147 107 5,396
PR Girls 0 #147 15 3,171
Germany Girls 0 #165 2,215 4,949
HK Girls 0 #167 911 16,104
LU Girls 0 #168 18 4,850
SG Girls 0 #171 672 18,916
OM Girls 0 #172 241 15,987
RU 0 #173 17 3,641
Austria Girls 0 #176 387 1,885
SG 0 #176 94 11,010
SI Girls 0 #176 2 2,769
Austria 0 #177 37 850
PR Boys 0 #178 1 2,508
NG Girls 0 #179 1,870 15,093
DK 0 #180 24 5,198
HR 0 #181 1 2,081
UY 0 #181 2 2,477
CZ 0 #185 2 3,154
QA Girls 0 #188 130 15,378
AR 0 #192 2 2,915
DK Girls 0 #194 135 7,429
LT Girls 0 #195 6 1,904
NG 0 #195 71 5,926
AO Girls 0 #199 11 4,575
PS 0 #205 14 5,692
BG Girls 0 #212 12 3,559
JP Girls 0 #212 34 6,592
PL 0 #212 1 2,600
HU Girls 0 #213 11 3,308
AL Girls 0 #220 8 4,141
Germany 0 #222 257 2,542
EC Girls 0 #223 17 3,650
IR 0 #227 5 4,221
PT 0 #228 19 4,161
RU Girls 0 #234 393 11,913
HK 0 #239 115 8,483
MU Girls 0 #242 110 8,539
NA Boys 0 #251 3 6,830
MY 0 #256 75 12,352
TW Boys 0 #256 1 7,111
IL 0 #258 17 6,291
HR Boys 0 #259 1 3,997
JM Boys 0 #262 11 6,876
ZA Girls 0 #272 2,283 25,928
GR Boys 0 #273 1 6,912
BR Girls 0 #281 1,605 12,708
SA 0 #281 15 10,560
HR Girls 0 #287 8 3,687
AE Girls 0 #288 278 20,968
PE 0 #291 20 6,350
KZ Girls 0 #294 27 5,862
KZ Boys 0 #296 1 6,578
BR 0 #299 47 5,969
GT 0 #301 14 5,948
NL 0 #301 91 2,481
JO Girls 0 #302 24 7,570
CZ Girls 0 #310 32 5,378
PT Girls 0 #318 143 7,952
NL Girls 0 #320 1,060 5,933
SD Girls 0 #321 25 7,678
KW Girls 0 #324 195 19,177
CN Boys 0 #330 2 9,639
GH Boys 0 #331 15 8,138
PL Girls 0 #333 22 5,096
Finland Girls 0 #335 57 1,368
MY Girls 0 #350 1,002 24,821
PA Girls 0 #357 129 9,861
BD Girls 0 #368 19 8,413
CL 0 #368 44 6,867
MU Boys 0 #368 2 8,477
YE 0 #368 14 8,639
PH Boys 0 #371 13 11,440
CR Girls 0 #375 161 11,342
PT Boys 0 #380 2 7,951
ZA 0 #385 63 14,421
EG 0 #386 15 6,387
MX 0 #388 26 8,339
JO Boys 0 #389 1 7,057
BO 0 #404 5 6,868
MA 0 #406 1,416 20,986
CL Girls 0 #410 584 14,098
CM Girls 0 #418 124 11,671
PS Girls 0 #424 100 10,981
GT Girls 0 #428 78 7,500
IT Girls 0 #431 2,418 9,415
Spain 0 #433 20 2,326
UY Girls 0 #441 70 6,731
CO 0 #445 36 7,768
Finland Girls 2026 #453 413 3,895
SD Boys 0 #466 1 10,523
IL Girls 0 #468 151 11,648
IR Girls 0 #476 55 8,334
AR Boys 0 #481 3 7,628
IQ Girls 0 #482 23 11,303
BH 0 #485 69 17,937
GT Boys 0 #498 2 7,625
PA Boys 0 #504 2 9,305
CR Boys 0 #508 3 10,188
HK Boys 0 #517 11 12,905
LY 0 #519 17 12,703
CO Girls 0 #521 838 16,140
RU Boys 0 #525 2 12,621
BO Girls 0 #548 64 9,488
AR Girls 0 #554 46 8,289
IN Girls 0 #565 67 13,121
IR Boys 0 #565 1 10,162
SA Girls 0 #565 390 25,931
IT 0 #566 150 4,183
LB 0 #568 91 13,263
CM Boys 0 #571 5 12,054
PE Girls 0 #608 391 14,861
BO Boys 0 #621 2 9,244
IL Boys 0 #625 1 10,983
MX Girls 0 #649 706 17,781
CL Boys 0 #692 9 13,390
QA Boys 0 #696 12 18,093
IQ Boys 0 #697 1 13,071
SY 0 #697 32 11,684
BR Boys 0 #716 36 12,213
EG Girls 0 #723 241 14,742
TN 0 #732 98 13,765
SG Boys 0 #738 2 17,960
KW Boys 0 #759 11 18,755
Spain Girls 0 #776 209 5,561
OM Boys 0 #865 17 17,948
United States Boys 2023 #890 9 7,053
CO Boys 0 #908 13 15,656
NG Boys 0 #916 36 16,906
EG Boys 0 #921 5 15,035
PE Boys 0 #923 4 14,506
Germany Boys 0 #943 10 5,697
DZ 0 #965 212 20,130
MX Boys 0 #972 11 16,355
IN Boys 0 #1,036 4 16,750
MY Boys 0 #1,098 14 25,439
ZA Boys 0 #1,105 74 25,619
AE Boys 0 #1,136 8 22,615
TR 0 #1,173 39 19,440
IT Boys 0 #1,446 26 10,046
SA Boys 0 #1,592 23 28,008

Sophia is popular in 95 countries — most recent births per country:

France
NL
Ireland
Scotland, United Kingdom
Norway

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People also ask about Sophia

Sophia is a unisex name, given to both boys and girls.
Sophia is a 3 syllable name, pronounced so-FEE-uh.
Common nicknames and spelling variations include Sofia, Sophie, Sofie, Sophy, Sofija and Sofiya.
Yes, very popular — Sophia ranked #1 in Ireland in 2025, and appears in official birth registries across 15 countries.
Sophia ranks highest in Ireland (#1 in 2025).
Yes — 9 notable people named Sophia are in our database, including Sophia Loren (Actor), Sophia Bush (Actor), Sophia Alekseyevna of Russia (Politician).