Rising since 1996, #3,130 for girls today.
Popularity of Sofiya since 1994
Babies named Sofiya per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Girls |
|---|---|
| 1990s | 21 |
| 2000s | 271 |
| 2010s | 528 |
| 2020s | 375 |
Meaning & origin
Sofiya is a spelling variant of Sophia that has carved its own niche in the United States. First recorded in the Social Security data in 1994, the name has been gradually rising, with a trajectory upward since 1996. In 2025, it ranked 3130, with approximately 1 in 31515 girls receiving this name. Its peak year so far is 2024, suggesting steady growth. The name appears most commonly in the states of New York, Pennsylvania, and Illinois. As a modern adaptation of a classic, Sofiya appeals to parents seeking a distinctive yet familiar option.
Sofiya is a spelling variant of Sophia, derived from the Greek word σοφία (sophia) meaning "wisdom." The name has been used across Eastern Europe and the Arabic-speaking world, often appearing as Safiya or Sofiia in different cultures. In the United States, Sofiya has gained attention as a modern alternative to the more common Sophia or Sofia.
Where Sofiya is most popular
Births per 100,000 girls by state, 2025. The lightest shade means too few recorded births.
“Sofiya” around the world
Where Sofiya lands in the latest official birth statistics abroad, matched to the U.S. spelling.
France
15
babies in 2024
Sources: INSEE (France).
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Sof, Fiya, Soph
Sibling names for Sofiya
Names that share Sofiya's style, for a brother or sister.
