Sophia
Gender: Girl
Meaning: Wisdom — the highest of all virtues in ancient philosophy
Origin: Greek — from sophia (σοφία), wisdom
Popularity: Ranked #5 in 2025 with 12,561 babies born.
History: Sophia has been a name of queens, saints, and philosophers since ancient Greece. The Hagia Sophia — the great cathedral of Constantinople — means Holy Wisdom. It was a popular name among European royalty for centuries. In the United States it entered the top 10 in 2006 and held the #1 spot from 2011 to 2013. Its elegant three-syllable flow and its profound meaning give it a gravitas that few names can match. Sofia (without the 'ph') is the equally popular Spanish and Italian spelling.
Famous people named Sophia: Sophia Loren (actress), Sophia Bush (actress), Sophia Vergara (actress)
Name length: 6 letters
How common is Sophia? About 1 in 265 babies born in 2025 were named Sophia, or roughly 34.4 per day in the United States.
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Frequently asked about Sophia
What does the name Sophia mean?
Sophia means “Wisdom — the highest of all virtues in ancient philosophy” from Greek — from sophia (σοφία), wisdom roots.
What is the origin of the name Sophia?
Sophia has Greek — from sophia (σοφία), wisdom origin. The traditional meaning is “Wisdom — the highest of all virtues in ancient philosophy”.
How popular is Sophia?
Sophia ranked #5 in 2025 — given to 12,561 babies that year.
When was Sophia most popular?
Sophia peaked in 2012 with 22,335 babies registered that year.
Is Sophia a boy or girl name?
Sophia is predominantly a girls' name — over 90% of Sophias in registered births are female.
How long has Sophia been recorded?
Sophia appears in birth records across 146 years — from 1880 through 2025.