Sofi

♀ Girl

Pronounced SOH-fee /ˈsoʊ.fi/High

Meaning: Pet form of Sofia/Sophie — Greek sophia, 'wisdom'High

In 30 seconds: Wisdom, made sweet and short: Sofi pets the global favorite Sofia — Greek 'wisdom'. Crisp, modern, and warmly international.

💕 Browse more names

Origin HighGreek

MeaningPet form of Sofia/Sophie — Greek sophia, 'wisdom'

U.S. rank (2025)#5885 ↘ Falling

2025 U.S. births21 girls (0.00% of U.S. girls)

Peak year2012

Total births (all-time)≈ 705

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

U.S. births per year (Social Security Administration, 1880–present). Pink marker = peak year.

SSA data updated May 2026. How we source & verify this data.

History & Origin

Sofi is a pet form of Sofia/Sophie — from Greek sophia, 'wisdom'. Popular across Europe and Latin America as a friendly short form, it distills one of history's most beloved names.

It registers thinly as a standalone. Rare on its own, wisdom at the root, and bright.

Did you know? Sophia, from Greek sophia, 'wisdom', has topped charts worldwide — Sofi is its breezy, affectionate short form across many languages.

Overall data confidence 82%

Behind the Name — Sofia — root etymology

Variations

SofiaSophieSofie

Nicknames

—

Famous Bearers

★Sofi Tukker
American electronic music duo known by the stage name, fronted by Sophie Hawley-Weld
★Sofi de la Torre (1991-)
Spanish singer-songwriter known for atmospheric pop music

If you like Sofi…

Sofia— the name it pets

Sophie— a fellow Soph- form

Sofie— a companion spelling

Sapphire— another Greek name

Sandra— a similarly popular pick

Explore names like Sofi

By themegreek virtue nickname-name

By meaningWisdom

All themes →All meanings →All origins →

Frequently Asked

What does the name Sofi mean?

Sofi pets Sofia/Sophie, Greek for 'wisdom'.

How do you pronounce Sofi?

It's said SOH-fee /ˈsoʊ.fi/ — two syllables, stress on the first.

Is Sofi a boy or girl name?

Sofi is a girl's name.

How popular is Sofi?

Sofi is a rare standalone name in the U.S.