Sofiia Girl
Name Meaning & Origin Pronunciation: so-FEE-uh //soʊˈfiːə//
Origin: Greek; Slavic; Spanish
Meaning: wisdom (Greek); peace (Slavic); wisdom (Spanish)
Historical & Cultural Background
Sofiia is derived from the Greek word 'sophia,' meaning wisdom, and has been a popular name in various cultures influenced by Greek philosophy. In Slavic cultures, it is often associated with peace and has been embraced in countries like Russia and Ukraine.
The name also appears in Spanish-speaking regions, where it retains the meaning of wisdom, reflecting the name's widespread appeal across different cultures.
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U.S. Historical Usage
The name Sofiia was first seen in the United States in 2023.
Sofiia has ranked as high as #1345 nationally, which occurred in 2024, and has been most popular in Illinois.
In the past 5 years the name Sofiia has been trending up compared to the previous 5 years.
Popularity Over Time (National)
The name Sofiia is part of our comprehensive baby names database, which includes Social Security Administration (SSA) data dating back to 1880—the first official year of state and national tracking. The chart below shows when Sofiia was first recorded in the United States and illustrates how its popularity has risen and fallen over time.
Top States for Sofiia (2024)
We track the most popular states for each baby name every year and highlight the locations where the name appears most frequently. In some cases, you may see four or five states listed. However, we only display states where the name represents a significant percentage of births, so the number of states shown can range from one to several.
| State | Births | Share |
|---|---|---|
| IL | 5 |
Popularity Over Time (National) — Table
We track the national popularity of each baby name annually. The table below displays each year along with the number of births reported by the Social Security Administration. This data combines all state-level reporting from the SSA's baby names database to provide a comprehensive view of overall birth counts for Sofiia.
| Year | Births |
|---|---|
| 2024 | 15 |
| 2023 | 6 |