What Does the Name Sofia Mean?
Sofia is a girl's name of Greek origin meaning “wisdom.”
Updated June 2026
| Name | Sofia |
|---|---|
| Gender | female |
| Origin | Greek |
| Meaning | wisdom |
| Variants | Sophia, Sophie, Zofia, Sonia |
| Popularity | US Top 20 girls' name throughout the 2010s-2020s |
The meaning and origin of Sofia
The name Sofia means “wisdom” and has Greek origins. A spelling variant of Sophia, from the Greek word for 'wisdom', common across Italian, Spanish, Scandinavian, and Slavic cultures. It rose alongside Sophia as a global modern favorite.
Variants and related names
Sofia is related to several other names you may recognize: Sophia, Sophie, Zofia, Sonia. These share a common root or are spelling and language variants of the same name.
How popular is the name Sofia?
US Top 20 girls' name throughout the 2010s-2020s
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What does the name Sofia mean?+
The name Sofia means “wisdom” and is of Greek origin.
What is the origin of the name Sofia?+
Sofia originates from Greek.
Is Sofia a popular name?+
Yes — see the popularity note above for how Sofia has trended in the US over time.
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Sources
- Behind the Name — Etymology and history of first names — Behind the Name
- US Social Security Administration — Popular baby names by year — Social Security Administration
- A Dictionary of First Names — Oxford Reference — Oxford University Press