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Sofiia

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How to Pronounce Sofiia

Pronounced soh-FEE-ah /soʊˈfi.ə/Medium

Meaning: A Ukrainian spelling of Sofia/Sophia — from Greek sophia, 'wisdom'Low

In 30 seconds: Wisdom: Sofiia spells Sofia/Sophia. Lyrical, classic, and warm (said 'soh-FEE-ah').
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Origin LowGreek
MeaningA Ukrainian spelling of Sofia/Sophia — from Greek sophia, 'wisdom'
U.S. rank (2025)#10806 ↘ Falling
2025 U.S. births9 girls (0.00% of U.S. girls)
Peak year2024
Total births (all-time)≈ 21
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Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

peak 202420232025

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

Sofiia is a Ukrainian spelling of Sofia/Sophia — from Greek sophia, 'wisdom' (honored as Holy Wisdom, Hagia Sophia). A lyrical, classic name (said 'soh-FEE-ah'; nickname Sofi).

In the U.S. it appears in Ukrainian families. Rare in this spelling, wisdom at the root, and classic.

Did you know? Sophia means 'wisdom' in Greek — Sofiia is the Ukrainian spelling, lyrical and classic (said 'soh-FEE-ah').
Overall data confidence 48%
References — Sophia — Greek etymology

Variations

SofiaSophiaSofiya

Nicknames

Sofi

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Sofia— the standard spelling
Sophia— the classic spelling
Sofiya— a kin Slavic spelling
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Frequently Asked

What does the name Sofiia mean?

Sofiia is a Ukrainian spelling of Sofia/Sophia — Greek 'wisdom'.

How do you pronounce Sofiia?

It's said soh-FEE-ah /soʊˈfi.ə/ — three syllables, stress on the second.

Is Sofiia a boy or girl name?

Sofiia is a girl's name.

How popular is Sofiia?

Sofiia is a rare spelling in the U.S.

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