Sofia Name Meaning & Origin
/so-FEE-a/Sofia is possibly a name of Spaniard origin.
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Name Origin
The name Sofia is of Greek origin, meaning 'wisdom'. It became popular across Europe, especially in countries with Orthodox Christian traditions, and is also common in Latin-based languages.
Name Ethnicity & Nationality
These estimates show the cultural and national origins most closely associated with this name. They describe the name, not an individual's identity.
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Spaniard (Hispanic) 40% -
Italian (Mediterranean) 35% -
Bulgarian (Slavic) 25%
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Name Details
- First Name: Sofia
- Name Order: Western
- Gender: Female
Popularity Trend
In 2025, 8,252 girls in the US were named Sofia.
Growth of the name Sofia in the US (SSA Data):
Sofia Numerology
Numerology is provided for entertainment only and is not scientific.
Soul Urge Number: 5
People with this name tend to be: Adventurous, freedom-loving and versatile.
Sources & Methodology
US popularity data comes from the Social Security Administration. Origin and ethnicity estimates are generated from name patterns and cultural distributions using AI-assisted analysis.
These results are estimates, not definitive genealogical findings. Learn more about our methodology.