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Sofia vs Allison

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Allison

Girl #99 Most Popular 3 Syllables

Meaning

"noble, exalted (via Alice)"

Origin: Old French (Aalis) from Germanic (Adalheidis)

Cultural Roots

English French Scottish

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#99
Total SSA Count
2,622
Syllables
3
Formality
Moderate

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

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Popularity Comparison

Sofia Rank #10
Allison Rank #99

Sofia is more popular, ranked #10 vs #99 for Allison.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Sofia or Allison more popular?

Sofia is more popular, ranked #10 compared to Allison at #99 in the United States.

What do Sofia and Allison mean?

Sofia means "skill, cleverness" (Greek origin). Allison means "noble, exalted (via Alice)" (Old French (Aalis) from Germanic (Adalheidis) origin).

Are Sofia and Allison boy or girl names?

Sofia is primarily a girl name. Allison is primarily a girl name.

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