Will my child share the name Sofiya with classmates?

Unlikely. With around 22 UK babies named Sofiya per year, your child will almost certainly be the only Sofiya in their class, and possibly the only one in the whole school.

Is Sofiya becoming more or less popular in the UK?

Sofiya is rising: up 1,208 places since 2020, to #1,407 in 2025. Its best recorded position was #1,245 in 2022.

Is Sofiya a good choice for a distinctive name?

Sofiya 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.

Who are some famous people named Sofiya?

Notable people named Sofiya include: Sofiya Tkachuk, Sofiya Andreeva and Sofiya Kabanova.

Is Sofiya a popular baby name in the United States?

Sofiya does not appear in the US top 1,000 baby names, making it a distinctively British choice.

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Sofiya is a distinctive choice, ranked #1407 in 2025. Your child is likely to be the only Sofiya in their class.

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UK Rank 2025

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About the Name Sofiya

Sofiya is climbing rapidly up the charts, having climbed 1209 places in just five years. Its best recorded rank was #1245 in 2022 — and current momentum suggests it could challenge that mark again. The name has been a consistent presence in UK records since 1996.

Sofiya is uncommon in the UK, so your child is very likely to be the only Sofiya in their class.

⭐ Famous People Named Sofiya

Sofiya Tkachuk — Sofiya Tkachuk is a Ukrainian model and entrepreneur.
Sofiya Andreeva — Sofiya Denisovna Andreeva is a Russian swimmer.
Sofiya Kabanova — Sofiya Kabanova is an Uzbekistani athlete.

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.