Meaning, pronunciation, and vibe

Sofia

Girl

Greek · Italian /so.ˈfi.a/; German /zo.ˈfiː.a/.

Sofia means wisdom and belongs to the Greek Sophia name family, with a flowing sound and an unfussy f spelling.

Origin

Greek

Pronunciation

Italian /so.ˈfi.a/; German /zo.ˈfiː.a/.

Meaning & vibe

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Wisdom.

Sofia is a feminine name with the Greek meaning “wisdom”. It belongs to the same name family as Sophia and is used in several languages, including Italian and German. The meaning offers an appealing association with thought and understanding. In sound, the movement from the f into the open vowel ending can feel graceful rather than grand. Sofia may suit a taste for classic names with a flowing rhythm; beside Sophia, its single f also gives the written form a more pared-back appearance. In Spanish, the related spelling is Sofía, with an accent on the i.

Etymology: Sofia is a form of Sophia, from Greek sophia, meaning wisdom.

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Name popularity

Latest year: 2025

Girls
Rank9
Boys
Rank8,819

Source

SSA records cover Social Security card applications, not every US birth. Names with fewer than 5 occurrences are omitted; gaps do not mean zero. Spellings are kept separate, except that SSA removes spaces and hyphens. Equal counts are ranked alphabetically. Ranks are calculated separately for boys and girls.

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Origins, variants & nicknames

Names with roots in the Greek language or Greek naming traditions.

Origin

Greek