GirlGreek

Sophia

Wisdom · pronounced so-FEE-uh

Meaning

Sophia is a greek name meaning “Wisdom”.

History

Directly from the Greek word for wisdom, Sophia was venerated as a saint and beloved by European royalty. It became one of the most popular girls' names in the English-speaking world in the 2010s.

Popularity

Ranked #3 in 2026 · up 117 places since 1996

Lower is more popular. Ranks are illustrative directory data.