Sofia
Pronunciation: [ s-ohf-EE-uh ]
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A distinctive boy name with a rare, memorable quality.
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Sofia first appeared in US Social Security records in 1974.
Over 178 babies have been named Sofia in the United States since SSA records began.
Today, Sofia is past its peak , currently ranked #27,765 for boy names in the US .
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Quick Facts
- Gender
- Boy
- Popularity Rank
- #27,765
- Total SSA Count
- 5
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Sofia is also used as a girl name, ranked #10.
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American/Basque origin
"son of Zavier; new house, bright"
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Old English origin
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#27,684 in US
Greek via Turkish/Persian origin
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Latin origin
"of Terentius, from the earth"
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Greek via Yiddish origin
"bright one, shining one"
#27,740 in US
Irish/Celtic origin
"from the flat plain (geographic Irish..."
#27,771 in US
Hebrew Sharon origin
"a plain, a flat fertile area"
#27,932 in US
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About the Name Sofia
Sofia is a boy name .
Is Sofia a boy or girl name? Sofia is used as both a boy and girl name. As a boy name, it ranks #27,765 in popularity. As a girl name, it ranks #10. Sofia is more commonly used as a girl name.
Sofia is currently ranked #27,765 in popularity for boy names in the United States.
Common nicknames for Sofia include Sof, Soy, Soie, and Sofkins. These shorter forms provide casual alternatives while keeping the elegance of the full name.
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