Sofya

♀ Girl

Pronounced SOHF-yah /ˈsoʊf.jə/Medium

Meaning: The Russian form of Sophia, from the Greek sophia, 'wisdom.' A classic, dignified name across the Slavic world.Medium

In 30 seconds: A Russian form of Sophia: Sofya means 'wisdom' (said 'SOHF-yah'). Classic and dignified.

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Origin MediumRussian, Greek

MeaningThe Russian form of Sophia, from the Greek sophia, 'wisdom.' A classic, dignified name across the Slavic world.

U.S. rank (2025)#8801 ↗ Rising

2025 U.S. births12 girls (0.00% of U.S. girls)

Peak year2011

Total births (all-time)≈ 286

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

Sofya is the Russian spelling of Sophia, from the Greek for 'wisdom.' It carries the classic's poise with a distinctly Slavic sound — rare in the U.S. (said 'SOHF-yah').

It appears rarely, mostly in Russian and Slavic families. Rare, classic, and dignified.

Did you know? Sofya is the Russian form of Sophia, from the Greek sophia, 'wisdom' — a classic, dignified name across the Slavic world (said 'SOHF-yah').

Overall data confidence 54%

References — Sofya — Russian form of Sophia; Greek 'wisdom'

Variations

SofiaSophiaSofiya

Nicknames

SonyaFifi

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Sofya mean?

Sofya is the Russian form of Sophia, from the Greek for 'wisdom.'

How do you pronounce Sofya?

It's said SOHF-yah /ˈsoʊf.jə/ — two syllables, stress on the first.

Is Sofya a boy or girl name?

Sofya is a girl's name.

How popular is Sofya?

Sofya is a rare name in the U.S.