Sophia
Sophia is derived from the Greek word for 'wisdom' and has been cherished across cultures for centuries. The name carries a timeless elegance and has deep roots in philosophy and early Christian tradition.
Current Popularity
#6 for girls
in the United States (2024)
Popularity over time
Good to Know
- •Consistently popular worldwide with multiple spelling variations
- •Easy to pronounce in most languages
- •Has a sophisticated sound that ages well from childhood to adulthood
- •Sofia is the Spanish and Italian spelling variant
- •Very popular - your child may share this name with classmates
- •Multiple spelling variations exist
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Famous People
Sophia Loren
Italian actress and cinema icon
Sofia Coppola
Film director and screenwriter
Sophia Bush
Actress and activist
Sofia Vergara
Actress and television personality
Statistics
426,419
Total births since 1880
2012
Peak year
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