Sofia
wisdom
- Origin
- Greek
- Religion
- Catholic
- Gender
- Girl
- Country
- Spain
- Pronunciation
- so-FEE-uh
- Popularity
- stable
Common nicknames
Sofi
About the name Sofia
Sofia is a girl name of Greek origin meaning "wisdom". It is most commonly used in Catholic families and is especially popular in Spain.
Sofia (also Sophia) has been in the US top 10 for girls for most of the last 15 years and hit #1 in 2011. From the Greek 'sophia' meaning wisdom, the name is venerated as Saint Sophia in the Eastern Orthodox tradition and appears across Catholic, Orthodox and secular families worldwide. Italian, Spanish, Portuguese and Slavic variants all share the same root.
Popularity trend: Sofia has held a steady level of use rather than spiking or fading.
Reviewed by the Babbloom Editorial Team. Read our editorial methodology.
Frequently asked about Sofia
- What does the name Sofia mean?
- Sofia means "wisdom". It's a girl name of Greek origin, most commonly used in Catholic families and popular in Spain.
- Where does the name Sofia come from?
- Sofia originates from Greek. On Babbloom it's classified in the Catholic naming tradition.
- Is Sofia a boy or girl name?
- Sofia is a girl name.