Sophi

♀ Girl

Pronounced SOH-fee /ˈsoʊ.fi/High

Meaning: Sophi is a trimmed spelling of Sophie/Sophia, from Greek 'sophia' meaning 'wisdom'. A clean, familiar name in a modern short form.Medium

In 30 seconds: A bright, familiar name in short form: Sophi means 'wisdom' from Greek Sophia (said 'SOH-fee').

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Origin MediumGreek

MeaningSophi is a trimmed spelling of Sophie/Sophia, from Greek 'sophia' meaning 'wisdom'. A clean, familiar name in a modern short form.

U.S. rank (2024)#11980 ↘ Falling

2024 U.S. births8 girls (0.00% of U.S. girls)

Peak year2012

Total births (all-time)≈ 528

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

The girl's name Sophi is a short spelling of Sophie/Sophia, from Greek 'sophia' ('wisdom'). It carries the warmth of a classic in a trimmed, modern shape. In the U.S. it is uncommon and reads as sweet and familiar (said 'SOH-fee').

It appears only rarely for girls in the U.S., against far heavier use of Sophie and Sophia. Rare, sweet, and familiar.

Did you know? Sophi trims Sophie and Sophia down to a crisp four letters, keeping the Greek meaning 'wisdom' intact — familiar yet modern (said 'SOH-fee').

Overall data confidence 55%

References — Sophi — short spelling of Sophie/Sophia; Greek 'wisdom'

Variations

SophieSophiaSofi

Nicknames

SophFifi

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Sophi mean?

Sophi is a short spelling of Sophie/Sophia, from Greek 'sophia' meaning 'wisdom'.

How do you pronounce Sophi?

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

Is Sophi a boy or girl name?

Sophi is used as a girl's name.

How popular is Sophi?

Sophi is rare for girls in the U.S., though Sophie and Sophia are common.