Sophia

Pronunciation: [ s-ohf-EE-uh ]

Boy Name #9,962 Most Popular Hidden Gem

A distinctive boy name with a rare, memorable quality.

Meaning & Origin

Sophia is a boy name, recorded for 9 babies in US birth records. It is pronounced s-ohf-EE-uh.

Parents who love the name Sophia often also consider Sophia, Sophie, Sophronia .

Quick Facts

Gender: Boy
Popularity Rank: #9,962
Total SSA Count: 9

Nicknames

Sop Soy Sopie Sophie

Also a Girl Name

Sophia is also used as a girl name, ranked #6.

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Similar Names

Sophia Sophie Sophronia Solomon Sol Solon Soloman Sofia

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Frequently Asked Questions About Sophia

Is Sophia a boy or girl name?

Sophia is used as both a boy and girl name. As a boy name, it is ranked #9962. As a girl name, it is ranked #6. Sophia is more commonly used as a girl name.

How do you pronounce Sophia?

Sophia is pronounced s-ohf-EE-uh.

How popular is the name Sophia?

Sophia is currently ranked #9962 in popularity for boy names in the United States.

What are common nicknames for Sophia?

Common nicknames for Sophia include Sop, Soy, Sopie, and Sophie.

Is Sophia a common or rare name?

Sophia is an uncommon name, ranked #9962 in the US. Its rarity gives it a distinctive, memorable quality.

About the Name Sophia

Sophia is a boy name .

Is Sophia a boy or girl name? Sophia is used as both a boy and girl name. As a boy name, it ranks #9,962 in popularity. As a girl name, it ranks #6. Sophia is more commonly used as a girl name.

Sophia is currently ranked #9,962 in popularity for boy names in the United States.

Common nicknames for Sophia include Sop, Soy, Sopie, and Sophie. These shorter forms provide casual alternatives while keeping the elegance of the full name.