Sophia

Quick answerSophia is a female given name of Greek origin. Means 'wisdom' in Greek. In the United States, it ranked number 6 for baby girls in 2024, according to the Social Security Administration. It is given to girls in the United States. Related forms include Sofia and Sophie.

Key facts

Meaning	Means 'wisdom' in Greek.
Origin	Greek
Gender	Female (girls)
Popularity (US)	#6 for baby girls in 2024 (U.S. Social Security Administration)
Variants	Sofia, Sophie

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1. What does Sophia mean?

Means 'wisdom' in Greek. From the Greek Theodoros, meaning 'gift of God'. From the Latin Vincentius, derived from vincere, meaning 'to conquer'. Greek form of the Aramaic Te'oma, meaning 'twin'.

2. What language is Sophia from?

Germanic Greek Latin Aramaic

3. What was Sophia's U.S. popularity rank in 2024?

#4 #6 #111 #39

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Sources & last updated

• U.S. Social Security Administration — most popular baby names for 2024
• Behind the Name — meaning and origin

Popularity ranks are U.S. Social Security Administration figures for 2024; meanings and origins follow Behind the Name. See the names index for the full source notes.