Sofija

Q: What is the origin of Sofija?

Sofija is of Slavic origin. The name carries significant cultural meaning and has been used across generations within its origin tradition.

Q: Is Sofija a girl name?

Sofija is traditionally a girl name. Modern naming practices are increasingly flexible, and names can be used across genders based on personal choice and cultural context.

female

Updated 6 months ago

Meaning

"Wisdom"

Sofija is a Slavic orthographic form of Sophia, ultimately from Greek, preserving the classical virtue meaning wisdom.

Themes:sophiaslavicorthographyvirtue

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Popularity History of Sofija

Full SSA rank history from 1880 to 2024

#6868Ranked nationally

SSA did not record this spelling in the national rankings for the available chart years. Names used fewer than 5 times in a year are omitted from the dataset.

Yearly Ranking Snapshot

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Selected Year Rank

Unranked

Sofija did not appear in the national SSA rankings for 2024.

Change Vs Previous Year

no national rank in 2024

Data Source

Popularity rankings are based on official data from the Social Security Administration (SSA), which tracks baby name applications in the United States.

Last updated: 2024 • Data source updated annually

Sofija Nicknames

Familiar short forms, playful variations, and easy everyday options for Sofija.

8 ideas

sofy

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sofi

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sie

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fija

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ijay

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fijy

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Baby Name Lists That Include Sofija

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❓ Frequently Asked Questions

What does the name Sofija mean?

Sofija means "Wisdom". Sofija is a Slavic orthographic form of Sophia, ultimately from Greek, preserving the classical virtue meaning wisdom.

What is the origin of Sofija?

Sofija is of Slavic origin. The name has been used historically across cultures and carries significant cultural meaning within its origin tradition.

How popular is the name Sofija?

According to the latest SSA data, Sofija is currently ranked #6868 in the United States. The name has shown interesting trends over the past century, with popularity varying based on cultural preferences and naming trends.

Is Sofija a girl name?

Sofija is traditionally a girl name. However, modern naming practices are increasingly flexible, and names can be used across genders based on personal preference.

What are good nicknames for Sofija?

Popular nicknames for Sofija include sofy, sofi, sie, so, and more. These offer shorter, more casual alternatives for everyday use.

What names are similar to Sofija?

There are many names similar to Sofija in meaning, origin, or sound. Explore the Similar Names section to discover alternatives that may resonate with you.

Quick Facts

OriginSlavic, Greek

Syllables3

Length6 letters

US Rank#6868

Trend↓ Falling

Starts withS

Sibling Ideas

Brothers

Alek Aleksander Andrey Andrik Andrej

Sisters

Ania Aleksandra Alyna Anja Anica

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