Sofya Girl
Origin(s)
PronunciationSOF-yah / /ˈsɔːf.jə/Greek; Russian; Hebrew
Meaning
wisdom (Greek); divine wisdom (Hebrew)
Historical & Cultural Background
Sofya is derived from the Greek word 'sophia,' meaning wisdom, and has been a popular name in various cultures. In Russia, Sofya has been a favored name, often associated with nobility and historical figures. The Hebrew variant reflects a similar meaning, emphasizing divine wisdom, and is used in Jewish communities. The name has been embraced across different cultures, symbolizing intellect and enlightenment.
Similar Names
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Variants
- Sophia
- Sofia
- Sofya
- Sophie
International Variants
- Sofia (Spanish)
- Sofía (Spanish)
- Sophie (French)
- Sofija (Serbian)
Famous people named Sofya
Sofya Kovalevskaya — mathematician.
Sofya Gubaidulina — composer.
Sofya Zhelezova — artist.
Sofya Sokolova — actress.
Fictional characters named Sofya
Sofya — 'The Idiot' by Fyodor Dostoevsky.
Sofya — 'The Brothers Karamazov' by Fyodor Dostoevsky.
Sibling Suggestions
U.S. Historical Usage
The name Sofya was first seen in the United States in 2001. Sofya has ranked as high as #1323 nationally, which occurred in 2011, and has been most popular in New York, and California. In the past 5 years the name Sofya has been trending up compared to the previous 5 years.
Popularity Over Time (National)
Top States for Sofya (2022)
| State | Births | Share |
|---|---|---|
| CA | 6 |
Popularity Over Time (National) — Table
| Year | Births |
|---|---|
| 2001 | 6 |
| 2002 | 7 |
| 2003 | 7 |
| 2004 | 10 |
| 2005 | 9 |
| 2006 | 8 |
| 2007 | 16 |
| 2008 | 14 |
| 2009 | 15 |
| 2010 | 14 |
| 2011 | 23 |
| 2012 | 12 |
| 2013 | 16 |
| 2014 | 22 |
| 2015 | 11 |
| 2016 | 10 |
| 2017 | 9 |
| 2018 | 6 |
| 2019 | 7 |
| 2020 | 5 |
| 2021 | 13 |
| 2022 | 16 |
| 2023 | 9 |
| 2024 | 9 |