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Xophia

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How to Pronounce Xophia

Pronounced soh-FEE-ah /soʊˈfiː.ɑː/Medium

Meaning: A respelling of Sophia — Greek for 'wisdom' — with a decorative X replacing the S. The classic meaning carries through the modern spelling, noted honestly.Low

In 30 seconds: A classic restyled: Xophia is a spelling of Sophia — Greek for 'wisdom' (said 'soh-FEE-ah').
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Origin LowGreek
MeaningA respelling of Sophia — Greek for 'wisdom' — with a decorative X replacing the S. The classic meaning carries through the modern spelling, noted honestly.
U.S. rank (2020)#13391 ↘ Falling
2020 U.S. births7 girls (0.00% of U.S. girls)
Peak year2019
Total births (all-time)≈ 38
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Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

peak 201920112020

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

Xophia is a modern respelling of Sophia, one of the world's most-loved names, from the Greek sophia, 'wisdom.' The X is a contemporary flourish; the graceful meaning stays intact. We note the respelling honestly (said 'soh-FEE-ah').

In the U.S. it appears rarely against the hugely popular Sophia. Rare, classic-rooted, and respelled.

Did you know? Xophia respells Sophia — the Greek 'wisdom' — trading the S for a decorative X; the beloved meaning carries straight through, noted honestly (said 'soh-FEE-ah').
Overall data confidence 42%
References — Xophia — Respelling of Sophia; Greek sophia 'wisdom'

Variations

SophiaSofiaXofia

Nicknames

XophieFifi

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Xophia mean?

Xophia is a respelling of Sophia — Greek for 'wisdom' — with a decorative X.

How do you pronounce Xophia?

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

Is Xophia a girl's name?

Yes — Xophia is used as a girl's name.

How popular is Xophia?

Xophia is rare, against the hugely popular Sophia.

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