Sofya Girl

Popularity: #941 · Trend: ↘ Falling

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

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)

StateBirthsShare
CA 6
100%

Popularity Over Time (National) — Table

YearBirths
20016
20027
20037
200410
20059
20068
200716
200814
200915
201014
201123
201212
201316
201422
201511
201610
20179
20186
20197
20205
202113
202216
20239
20249