Sofia
Meaning: Wisdom — the eternal pursuit of truth and knowledge
Origin: Greek sophia (σοφία) via the Latin and Spanish/Italian Sofia spelling
Gender: Girl
Rank in Australia: #139
Total births: 3,599
History: Sofia surged in the 2010s as one of the most popular names in multicultural Australia. The Greek-Spanish-Italian name reflects Australia's diverse European communities. Sofia represents multicultural Australia — wisdom spoken in many accents.
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| Current rank (2025) | #13 |
| Babies named Sofia in 2025 | 245 |
| Total recorded in Australia | 3,599 |
| Peak year | 2025 (245 babies) |
| Highest rank ever | #13 |
| Years in records | 2004–2025 (22 years of data) |
| Change over last 5 years | ↑ 20 spots |
Frequently asked about Sofia
What does the name Sofia mean?
Sofia means “Wisdom — the eternal pursuit of truth and knowledge” from Greek sophia (σοφία) via the Latin and Spanish/Italian Sofia spelling roots.
What is the origin of the name Sofia?
Sofia has Greek sophia (σοφία) via the Latin and Spanish/Italian Sofia spelling origin. The traditional meaning is “Wisdom — the eternal pursuit of truth and knowledge”.
How popular is Sofia in Australia?
Sofia ranked #13 in Australia in 2025 — given to 245 babies that year.
When was Sofia most popular?
Sofia peaked in 2025 with 245 babies registered that year in Australia.
Is Sofia a boy or girl name?
Sofia is predominantly a girls' name in Australia — over 90% of Sofias in registered births are female.
Is the name Sofia rising or falling in popularity?
Sofia has risen 20 spots in the rankings over the last 5 years in Australia — from #33 in 2020 to #13 in 2025.
How long has Sofia been recorded in Australia?
Sofia appears in birth records in Australia across 22 years — from 2004 through 2025.