Sofia
Meaningwisdom · Spanish form of Sophia
- US rank
- #9
- Syllables
- 2
- Peak
- #9 in 2025
8,252 babies were named Sofia in the US in 2025. It has climbed 8 places in five years.
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US births per million girls, 1881–2025
Most popular states (2025)
Similar names
Popularity: U.S. Social Security Administration (babies with 5+ births per year).
Did you know?
A few things about Sofia you might not know, from US birth records and Wikipedia. Handy for convincing a partner, or a grandparent.
Famous Sofia
Sofia Rotaru
Ukrainian singer, songwriter and actress
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- How commonAbout 1 in every 195 baby girls born in the US in 2025 was named Sofia, 8,252 babies in all. In a school of 500 kids, there'd probably be one other Sofia.
- HistorySofia first shows up in US birth records in 1881, the first year at least 5 babies got it. It has been in use for 144 years since.
- Best yearSofia is at its all-time high right now: #9 in 2025.
- Then vs nowSofia is 4.5× more common today than it was in 2000. In 2000 it was given to about 1 in 867 baby girls; in 2025, about 1 in 195.
- Where it's lovedSofia is most popular in New Mexico, where it ranks #4, followed by Washington, D.C. (#7) and Illinois (#7). It makes the top 1,000 in almost every state.
- MeaningSofia is a Spanish form of Sophia, which means “wisdom”. Our records link it to Mexican and Spanish roots.
- OriginSofia is the most popular Mexican girl name in the US. That's out of 33 Mexican girl and unisex names in our list.
About the name Sofia
Sofia is a girl name of Mexican and Spanish origin meaning “wisdom”. It has 5 letters and 2 syllables, starting with S and ending in “-fia”. US birth records list Sofia for girls from 1881 to 2025, in 141 of those 145 years. Its best year was 2025, when it ranked #9 among girl names. In 2025 it ranked #9, with 8,252 babies.
Origin:Mexican namesSpanish names
| Decade | Babies per million | About 1 in |
|---|---|---|
| 1880s | 34 | 29,674 girls |
| 1890s | 51 | 19,627 girls |
| 1900s | 55 | 18,041 girls |
| 1910s | 58 | 17,358 girls |
| 1920s | 53 | 19,029 girls |
| 1930s | 42 | 23,552 girls |
| 1940s | 27 | 37,736 girls |
| 1950s | 27 | 37,355 girls |
| 1960s | 50 | 19,972 girls |
| 1970s | 102 | 9,767 girls |
| 1980s | 154 | 6,513 girls |
| 1990s | 439 | 2,277 girls |
| 2000s | 2,335 | 428 girls |
| 2010s | 4,705 | 213 girls |
| 2020s | 4,657 | 215 girls |
Other spellings of Sofia
More Mexican girl names
- Girl name: Camila · temple attendant
- Girl name: Valentina · strong, healthy
- Girl name: Victoria · victory
- Girl name: Natalia · Christmas Day
- Girl name: Ximena · possibly hearkening
- Girl name: Nayeli · possibly I love you
- Girl name: Itzel · possibly rainbow lady
- Girl name: Regina · queen
Questions about the name Sofia
What does the name Sofia mean?
Sofia means “wisdom” in Spanish, as a form of Sophia.
What is the origin of the name Sofia?
Sofia has Mexican, Spanish roots in our records. Other Mexican names include Camila, Valentina, Victoria.
Is Sofia a boy or girl name?
Sofia is a girl name, though a few boys get it too.
How popular is the name Sofia?
Sofia ranked #9 for US girls in 2025, given to 8,252 babies. Its best year was 2025 (#9).