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Zofia

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Pronounced ZAW-fya /ˈzɔ.fja/Medium

Meaning: WisdomMedium

In 30 seconds: Zofia is the Polish form of Sophia, meaning 'wisdom'.
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Origin MediumPolish
MeaningWisdom
U.S. rank (2025)#2172 ↗ Rising
2025 U.S. births86 girls (0.01% of U.S. girls)
Peak year2011
Total births (all-time)≈ 2,013

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

peak 201119122025

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

Zofia is how Polish renders the Greek-rooted name Sophia, carrying the same meaning of 'wisdom'. The spelling with a leading Z reflects Polish pronunciation while keeping the international name's heritage. It has long been a classic, well-loved choice in Poland.

Its relationship to forms like Sofia and Sofya shows how one wisdom-name reshapes itself across languages. Polish bearers include actress Zofia Wichłacz and Olympic volleyball medalist Zofia Szczęśniewska, underlining the name's deep roots in Poland.

Did you know? The meaning usually attached to Zofia is 'wisdom', and that core idea is what gives the name most of its long-term appeal.
Overall data confidence 78%
Behind the Name - Zofia — etymology, usage, pronunciation, and related formsU.S. Social Security Administration — 2024 popularity rank and count supplied in the batch input CSV

Variations

SophiaSofiSofyaSofiaSofiya

Nicknames

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Famous Bearers

  • ★Zofia Wichłacz (1995–present)
    Polish actress known for Warsaw 44 and World on Fire.
  • ★Zofia Szczęśniewska (1943–1988)
    Polish Olympic volleyball player, two-time bronze medalist.

If you like Zofia…

Sophia— The Greek-rooted parent form Zofia translates, sharing the 'wisdom' meaning.
Sofia— A listed variant; the widely used international spelling of the same wisdom name.
Sofiya— Another listed variant of the Sophia family that Zofia belongs to.
Ania— shares Zofia's Polish roots
Daria— a similarly popular pick

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Zofia mean?

Zofia is usually explained as meaning 'wisdom' and is most often linked with Polish tradition.

How do you pronounce Zofia?

It's commonly said ZAW-fya /ˈzɔ.fja/.

Is Zofia a boy or girl name?

In this batch and in recent U.S. usage data, Zofia is used as a girl name.

How popular is Zofia?

In 2024, Zofia ranked #2687 in the U.S. for girls, with 65 births recorded.

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