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Sophia
GirlMeaning of Sophia: Greek: 'wisdom'
Sophia is a girl's name most strongly associated with Greek naming. It has 6 letters and 2 syllables, and it is one of today's most-chosen names — 5th most popular girls' name in the United States in 2025 and 13th in England & Wales.
US rank 2025
#5
12,572 babies in 2025
England & Wales 2024
#13
1,610 babies in 2024
US babies since 1880
439,619
First recorded 1880 · peak 2012
Trend
stable
Style: popular
Popularity over time
Gender split
0% boys · 100% girls, based on US, UK and international usage.
Origins & cultures
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