The nameSofya
Sofya is the Russian and Turkish form of Sophia.
- Girl's name
- Greek
Meaning
From the Greek sophia, "wisdom".
Origin
Greek, through Russian and Turkish.
History
In France it was mostly given in the 2010s.
Popularity of the name Sofya
Sofya in France
802ndmost popular girls' name in France, latest official figures
2017peak year (55 births)
680babies named Sofya in France since 1900
Sofya was most popular in France in the 2010s, with 320 births over the decade, 47% of all recorded babies named Sofya. Its rise began around 2003, and it peaked in 2017. Half of all babies named Sofya in France were born before 2017, so it is mostly a name of today's children and teenagers. Over the last five years on record, its popularity has held steady at around 41 births a year.
Sofya in our baby name lists
Frequently asked questions
What does the name Sofya mean?
From the Greek sophia, "wisdom".
What is the origin of the name Sofya?
Greek, through Russian and Turkish.
Is Sofya a girl's or a boy's name?
Sofya is a girl's name.