Sofia — Name Meaning, Origin & Popularity

Sofia is a girls' name of Greek/Italian origin, meaning "wisdom". The continental spelling of wisdom — top-10 in a dozen countries at once.

Style & feel. With classic and international on its style card, Sofia sits comfortably in the modern naming landscape — familiar enough that nobody misreads it, distinctive enough that your child won't share it with three classmates. At 2 syllables, it flows across most middle-name combinations and survives every life stage from playground to résumé.

Pairing ideas. Sofia pairs naturally with one- and two-syllable middles (Sophia, Mia share its sound-world). If you like Sofia, you'll probably also love Sophia, Mia, Luna — same era, same energy, same bone structure.