Rising since 2000, #5,238 for girls today.
Popularity of Sofija since 1999
Babies named Sofija per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Girls |
|---|---|
| 1990s | 7 |
| 2000s | 110 |
| 2010s | 166 |
| 2020s | 95 |
Meaning & origin
Sofija is a South Slavic and Baltic name that has been in use in the United States since 1999. In 2025, it ranked 5,238 among American girls, with a frequency of 1 in 66,969 births. The name has been on a steady upward trajectory since 2000, and its peak year so far is 2025. Its use is most concentrated in Illinois. While often linked to the Greek Sophia, its independent cultural standing in Eastern Europe and the Baltics makes it a distinct choice that reflects heritage without losing familiarity.
Sofija is a South Slavic and Baltic feminine name, primarily used in Serbia, Croatia, and Lithuania. It is generally considered a local form of the Greek name Sophia, meaning 'wisdom', but its exact path of adoption into Slavic naming traditions is uncertain. The name entered these cultures through the Orthodox Christian tradition, where Saint Sophia was venerated, though its common use in the modern era reflects broader trends of reviving traditional Slavic forms.
Where Sofija is most popular
Births per 100,000 girls by state, 2025. The lightest shade means too few recorded births.
“Sofija” around the world
Where Sofija lands in the latest official birth statistics abroad, matched to the U.S. spelling.
France
5
babies in 2024
Ireland
5
babies in 2025
Sources: INSEE (France) · CSO Ireland (Ireland).
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Sofi, Sofy, Fija
Sibling names for Sofija
Names that share Sofija's style, for a brother or sister.
