Sofia

Meaning of Sofia

Sofia means "wisdom" or "knowledge." It represents a wise and intelligent person.

Sofia has Greek roots — browse every Greek baby name in our catalog.

Popularity of Sofia

Sofia is more popular than ever, reaching a new high of #9 in 2025 from #161 in 2000.

Notable people named Sofia

• Sofia Vergara
  Colombian-American actress and model
• Sofia Coppola
  American film director
• Queen Sofía of Spain
  Former Queen consort of Spain
• Sofia Carson
  American actress and singer
• Sofia Boutella
  Algerian-French actress and dancer

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Questions about the name Sofia

What does the name Sofia mean?

Sofia means sofia means "wisdom" or "knowledge." it represents a wise and intelligent person, and it comes from Greek origins.

Is Sofia a boy's or a girl's name?

Sofia is most commonly used as a girl's name in the United States.

How popular is the name Sofia?

In 2025, Sofia ranked #9 for girls, up from #10 the year before.

When was Sofia most popular?

Sofia peaked at #9 in 2025.