MallowbyNames

Soffia

so-FEE-uh · Of uncertain origin; likely a modern variant of Sophia, meaning "wisdom" in Greek.

Peak popularity
2010
Usually for
Girls
Trend
Holding steady

Holding steady.

Popularity of Soffia since 2001

Babies named Soffia per year in U.S. Social Security records.

5101520102020Most births 2010Girls
Data table (by decade)
DecadeGirls
2000s37
2010s73
2020s12

Meaning & origin

Soffia is a modern respelling of the classic name Sophia, first recorded in the United States in 2001. Though it has never ranked in the top 1,000, it reached its highest usage in 2010, and its trajectory has been stable since. The name's variant spelling sets it apart while retaining the familiar sound of its origin. As a recent coinage, it reflects contemporary naming trends that favor individualized spellings of established names.

Soffia is a modern respelling of Sophia, which derives from Greek σοφία (sophia) meaning "wisdom." The name first appeared in U.S. records in 2001 and saw modest use, peaking in 2010. Its variant spelling reflects a broader trend of creative respellings of traditional names.

Nicknames & variants

Nicknames: Sof, FiFi

Variants: Sophia, Sofia, Sofiya

Sibling names for Soffia

Names that share Soffia's style, for a brother or sister.

Sisters: Olivia, Isabella, Mia, Emma, Ava

Brothers: Liam, Noah, Ethan, Mason, Logan

A parent animal hugging its little one, the personalized name page

S is for Soffia, our favorite little girl.

S is for Soffia…”

In a Mallowby alphabet book, Soffia's letter becomes Soffia's page: hand-illustrated, printed hardcover or paperback, made just for them.

Make Soffia's book

Books for siblings or grandkids? The second book is 15% off.

Questions parents ask

What does the name Soffia mean?
Soffia is a modern respelling of Sophia, which means "wisdom" in Greek.
How popular is the name Soffia?
Soffia first appeared in U.S. data in 2001 and peaked in 2010. It has never ranked in the top 1,000 names in the United States.
Is Soffia a boy or girl name?
Soffia is traditionally a girl's name.