Sofia
Sofia is a popular choice in the UK, ranked #17 in 2025. There's a good chance they'll share their name with at least one classmate throughout school.
About the Name Sofia
Sofia is currently at its most popular point on record, sitting at UK #12. It has been building momentum steadily rather than spiking suddenly. The name has been a consistent presence in UK records since 1996. It has spent 21 of the last 30 years inside the UK top 100 — a mark of enduring mainstream appeal.
Sofia is one of the most popular names in the UK — yet a class of 28 is small enough that your child will very likely be the only Sofia on the register.
It ranks similarly in the US at #9, suggesting broad transatlantic appeal.
⭐ Famous People Named Sofia
- Sofia Milos — Sofia Milos is a Swiss-born actress.
- Sofia Kenin — Sofia Anna "Sonya" Kenin is a Russian-born American professional tennis player.
- Sofia Pernas — Sofia Pernas is a Moroccan actress who currently resides in Los Angeles.
Biographical summaries are shortened from Wikipedia and are used under the CC BY-SA 4.0 licence; those summaries remain available under that same licence.
Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about the name Sofia
🏫 Who else is in the room?
In a typical UK class of 28, highlighted children share the name Sofia
Almost certainly the only Sofia in the class
UK Popularity (1996–2025)
Rank and birth count · ONS official data
US Popularity (2020–2025)
Rank · SSA official data
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