Sophia is a popular choice in the UK, ranked #13 in 2024. There's a good chance they'll share their name with at least one classmate throughout school.
Origin & Meaning
Greek — Wisdom
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UK Rank 2024
#13
US Rank #6
About the Name Sophia
Sophia is holding steady in the rankings at #13. It reached its peak of #7 in 2019 and has maintained consistent levels since — the hallmark of a name with lasting rather than trend-driven appeal. The name has been a consistent presence in UK records since 1996. It has spent 29 of the last 29 years inside the UK top 100 — a mark of enduring mainstream appeal.
The name carries Greek roots, where it means "Wisdom". Names with strong etymological stories tend to age well — they carry weight beyond fashion cycles.
Sophia is distinctive enough that your child will likely be the only one in both their class and their school — standing out on every register.
It ranks similarly in the US at #6, suggesting broad transatlantic appeal.
Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about the name Sophia
Unlikely. With around 1,610 UK babies named Sophia per year, your child will almost certainly be the only Sophia in her class, and possibly the only one in the whole school.
Sophia has held a stable position around #13 for several years. It reached its recorded peak of #7 in 2019 and has maintained consistent levels since — suggesting lasting rather than trend-driven appeal.
The name Sophia has Greek origins and means "Wisdom". Names with clear etymological roots tend to age well — they carry weight beyond fashion cycles and give children a story to tell about their name.
Notable people named Sophia include: Hagia Sophia — Hagia Sophia, officially the Hagia Sophia Grand Mosque, formally called as Temple of God's Holy Wisdom, is a mosque and a major cultural and historical site in...; Sophia Laforteza — Sophia Elizabeth Guevara Laforteza is a Filipino and American singer.; Sophia Ali — Sophia Taylor Ali is an American actress..
Yes — Sophia is very popular in the United States, ranked #6 in 2024. It's a transatlantic favourite used widely on both sides of the Atlantic.
1,610
UK babies named Sophia (2024)
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Expected classmates with this name (class of 28)
~0.8
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 Sophia
Likely around 1 other Sophia in the class
UK Popularity (1996–2024)
Rank and birth count · ONS official data
US Popularity (2020–2024)
Rank · SSA official data
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Hagia Sophia, officially the Hagia Sophia Grand Mosque, formally called as Temple of God's Holy Wisdom, is a mosque and a major cultural and historical site in Istanbul, Turkey. It was formerly a church and a museum.
Sophia Elizabeth Guevara Laforteza is a Filipino and American singer. In 2024, she made her debut as the leader of the girl group Katseye, formed through the 2023 reality show Dream Academy created by Hybe and Geffen Records.
Sophia was Electress of Hanover from 1692 to 1698 as the consort of Prince-Elector Ernest Augustus. She was later the heiress presumptive to the thrones of England, Scotland, and Ireland under the Act of Settlement 1701, as she was the granddaughter of King James VI and I.
Sophia Taylor Ali is an American actress. She is best known for her work in the MTV romantic comedy series Faking It, the ABC medical drama series Grey's Anatomy, and The Wilds.
Countess Sophia Andreyevna Tolstaya (Russian: Софья Андреевна Толстая, née Behrs (Берс); 3 September [O.S. 22 August] 1844 – 4 November 1919), sometimes anglicised as Sofia Tolstoy, Sophia Tolstoy and Sonya Tolstoy, was a Russian diarist, and the wife of writer Count Leo Tolstoy.
Saint Sophia of Rome was an early Christian martyr venerated by many churches. She is identified in hagiographical tradition with the figure of Sophia of Milan, the mother of Saints Faith, Hope and Charity (Ancient Greek: Pistis, Elpis and Agape, Latin: Fides, Spes, and Caritas), whose veneration is attested for the sixth century.
Sophia Schliemann, born Sophia Engastromenou (Σοφία Εγκαστρωμένου) was the Greek second wife of the businessman and amateur archaeologist Heinrich Schliemann. She is known for posing for a photo while draped in gold jewelry from the Treasure of Priam.
Sophia Fominichna Palaiologina or Paleologue (Russian: София Фоминична Палеолог, romanized: Sofiya Fominichna Paleolog; born Zoe Palaiologina; Medieval Greek: Ζωή Παλαιολογίνα; c. 1449 – 7 April 1503) was a Byzantine princess from the Palaiologos imperial dynasty and the grand princess of Moscow as the second wife of Ivan III of Russia.