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Sophya

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

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

In 30 seconds: Wisdom: Sophya spells Sophia. Lyrical, classic, and warm (said 'soh-FEE-ah').

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Origin LowGreek

MeaningA spelling of Sophia — from Greek sophia, 'wisdom'

U.S. rank (2025)#16957 ↘ Falling

2025 U.S. births5 girls (0.00% of U.S. girls)

Peak year2011

Total births (all-time)≈ 625

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

Sophya is a spelling of Sophia — from Greek sophia, 'wisdom' (St. Sophia; the Hagia Sophia, 'Holy Wisdom'). A lyrical, classic name (said 'soh-FEE-ah'; nickname Sophie).

In the U.S. it appears as a spelling of Sophia. Rare in this form, wisdom at the root, and classic.

Did you know? Sophia comes from Greek sophia, 'wisdom' (St. Sophia; Hagia Sophia, 'Holy Wisdom') — Sophya is a spelling, lyrical and classic (said 'soh-FEE-ah').

Overall data confidence 46%

References — Sophia — Greek etymology

Variations

SophiaSofiaSophiya

Nicknames

Sophie

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Sophya mean?

Sophya spells Sophia — Greek 'wisdom'.

How do you pronounce Sophya?

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

Is Sophya a boy or girl name?

Sophya is a girl's name.

How popular is Sophya?

Sophya is a rare spelling in the U.S.