Sophia

Meaning: wisdom · Origin: Greek · Gender: usually a girl's name

Origin & history

From Greek sophia, 'wisdom'. The great church Hagia Sophia ('Holy Wisdom') in Istanbul carries the name, and it was popular among European royalty.

Famous people named Sophia

Sophia Loren (actor)
Sophia, Electress of Hanover

Nicknames

Sophie, Sophy

Variants & related names

Sofia, Sofía, Zofia

Sophia name art

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FAQ

What does the name Sophia mean?

Sophia means “wisdom”. It comes from Greek.

Is Sophia a popular name?

Yes — Sophia has been one of the most popular girls' names in the United States in the 2020s, according to US Social Security Administration baby-name data.

What are nicknames for Sophia?

Sophie, Sophy.

What are other forms of Sophia?

Sofia, Sofía, Zofia.

Similar names

Elena · Athena · Iris · Sophie · Margaret · Phoebe

More: names starting with S · all girls' names

Sources: standard name etymology references (e.g. Behind the Name, Oxford Dictionary of First Names); popularity from US SSA and UK ONS baby-name data. Meanings of old names are often debated — where scholars disagree we say so.