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Sophia

female

Meaning

"Wisdom"

From Greek sophia meaning wisdom, used as a virtue name in Christian and philosophical contexts and enduringly popular across Europe.

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Popularity History of Sophia

Full SSA rank history from 1880 to 2024

#6Top 10

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Yearly Ranking Snapshot

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#6

Sophia was nationally ranked in 2024.

Change Vs Previous Year
-1

lower than 2023

Source: U.S. Social Security Administration, latest release 2024. Names used fewer than 5 times in a given year are not ranked.

Sophia Nicknames

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

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Baby Name Lists That Include Sophia

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Famous Sophias

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    Sophia Loren
    Italian actress and Academy Award winner, one of the last surviving stars of the Golden Age of Hollywood
  • S
    Sophia (Gnosticism)
    Divine feminine figure personifying Wisdom in Gnostic traditions

Quick Facts

OriginGreek
Syllables3
Length6 letters

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