Sofiia is a distinctive choice, ranked #1603 in 2024. Your child is likely to be the only Sofiia in their class.
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UK Rank 2024
#1603
About the Name Sofiia
Sofiia is currently at its most popular point on record, sitting at UK #1603. It has been building momentum steadily rather than spiking suddenly. The name has been relatively new to UK records, first appearing in 2022.
Sofiia is distinctive enough that your child will likely be the only one in both their class and their school — standing out on every register.
Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about the name Sofiia
Unlikely. With around 19 UK babies named Sofiia per year, your child will almost certainly be the only Sofiia in her class, and possibly the only one in the whole school.
Sofiia has held a stable position around #1603 for several years. It reached its recorded peak of #1603 in 2024 and has maintained consistent levels since — suggesting lasting rather than trend-driven appeal.
Sofiia is a distinctive choice sitting outside the mainstream UK top names. Parents choosing less common names often find their children appreciate the individuality as they grow up, rarely needing to add an initial to distinguish themselves.
Notable people named Sofiia include: Sofiia Larycheva — Sofiia Larycheva is a Ukrainian Olympic Sailor, participant of Summer Youth Olympics in Byte CII category, currently sailing women one-person dinghy Olympic...; Sofiia Matsiievska — Sofiia Matsiievska is a Ukrainian synchronised swimmer.; Sofiia Dovhal — Sofiia Dovhal, nicknamed Sonia, is a Ukrainian-Polish ice dancer who currently competes for Poland with Wiktor Kulesza..
Sofiia does not appear in the US top 1,000 baby names, making it a distinctively British choice — your child is unlikely to encounter American Sofiias in the wild.
19
UK babies named Sofiia (2024)
< 1
Expected classmates with this name (class of 28)
~0.0
In a school of 600
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Rank change (last 5 years)
🏫 Who else is in the room?
In a typical UK class of 28, highlighted children share the name Sofiia
Likely around 1 other Sofiia in the class
UK Popularity (2022–2024)
Rank and birth count · ONS official data
No US data available for this name
✨ Similar names to Sofiia
Names with a similar style — each with their own classroom story
Sofiia Larycheva is a Ukrainian Olympic Sailor, participant of Summer Youth Olympics in Byte CII category, currently sailing women one-person dinghy Olympic class Laser Radial. Winner of Europe Cup 2015.
Sofiia Dovhal, nicknamed Sonia, is a Ukrainian-Polish ice dancer who currently competes for Poland with Wiktor Kulesza. Together, they are two-time Polish national champions and the 2025 Maria Olszewska Memorial silver medalists.
Sofiia Yuriyivna Holichenko is a Ukrainian pair skater. With her skating partner, Artem Darenskyi, she is the 2025 World Junior silver medalist, a three-time Ukrainian national champion, and the 2023 CS Golden Spin of Zagreb bronze medalist.