Fact: In Gnostic beliefs, Sophia represents the feminine aspect of God and is often associated with wisdom and the soul’s journey toward enlightenment.
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Sophia Overview
Meaning
Wisdom
Gender
Girl
Origin
Greek
Etymology
Derived from the Greek word “sophia,” meaning “wisdom.”
Religion
Christianity
Pronunciation
/soʊˈfiːə/
Popularity
Sophia is an immensely popular name worldwide, especially in English-speaking and European countries. Recently, Sophia has consistently ranked within the top 5 names for girls in the USA.
Syllable
2 syllables
Length
6 letters
Numerology
5 (Visionary, Expansive, Adventurous)
Name Styles
Popular, Classic, Mythological, Cute
Associated Traits
Wise, graceful, intelligent, compassionate
Spiritual, Religious, or Cultural Significance
Sophia is associated with Saint Sophia, the personification of wisdom in Eastern Orthodox Christianity.
Name Day
September 30th
Sophia Variations in Different Cultures
Popular Variations
Sofia, Sophie, Sofie, Zofia, Sofiya, Sofija, Zsofia, Sophina, Sophronia, Sophira, Sofina
Common Nicknames
Sophy, Fia, Sof, Sia, Sophie, Sosie
Diminutives
Soph, Fifi, Sop, So, Sophi
Famous People
- Sophia Loren
(Italian Actress) - Sophia Bush
(American Actress) - Sophia Grace Brownlee
(English Singer) - Sophia Amoruso
(American Entrepreneur) - Sophia Abrahão
(Brazilian Actress) - Sophia Ali
(American Actress)
Pop Culture Icons and Works
- Sophia Petrillo
("The Golden Girls," TV Series) - "Sophia's War"
(Novel by Avi) - Sophia Burset
("Orange is the New Black," TV Series) - Sophia
("Sophia the First," TV Series) - "Sophia"
(Song by Nerina Pallot)
Places
- Sophia Town
(West Virginia, USA) - Sophia Gardens
(Cardiff, Wales) - Sophia Range
(British Columbia, Canada)
What Is the Meaning of Sophia?
Sophia means “wisdom” in Greek. This name often suggests a personality that is intelligent and insightful, embodying qualities of knowledge and understanding.
What Is the Origin of The Name Sophia?
Sophia has Greek origins. It has been used since ancient times and became widely popular in the Christian world due to Saint Sophia, a martyr and symbol of wisdom. The name has been embraced in many cultures and languages, maintaining its elegance and timeless appeal.
Sophia Name Popularity
Popularity Chart of the Name Sophia in the U.S. over the Years
 United States | #52022 | #52023 | |
| Top 3 Rankings | #12011 | #12012 | #12013 |
Annual Statistics Breakdown for Sophia
| Year | Name Ranking | Number of Births | Birth Rate (%) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 5 No change from 2022 | 11944 (-417 from 2022) | 0.68283 |
| 2022 | 5 (+1 from 2021) | 12361 (-198 from 2021) | 0.68938 |
| 2021 | 6 (-1 from 2020) | 12559 (-527 from 2020) | 0.70101 |
| 2020 | 5 (-1 from 2019) | 13086 (-715 from 2019) | 0.74029 |
| 2019 | 4 (+1 from 2018) | 13801 (-196 from 2018) | 0.75215 |
| 2018 | 5 No change from 2017 | 13997 (-931 from 2017) | 0.75267 |
| 2017 | 5 (-1 from 2016) | 14928 (-1252 from 2016) | 0.79019 |
| 2016 | 4 (-1 from 2015) | 16180 (-1270 from 2015) | 0.83580 |
| 2015 | 3 No change from 2014 | 17450 (-1190 from 2014) | 0.89447 |
| 2014 | 3 (-2 from 2013) | 18640 (-2609 from 2013) | 0.95281 |
| 2013 | 1 No change from 2012 | 21249 (-1084 from 2012) | 1.10231 |
| 2012 | 1 No change from 2011 | 22333 (+474 from 2011) | 1.15150 |
| 2011 | 1 (+1 from 2010) | 21859 (+1205 from 2010) | 1.12809 |
| 2010 | 2 (+2 from 2009) | 20654 (+3706 from 2009) | 1.05341 |
| 2009 | 4 (+3 from 2008) | 16948 (+858 from 2008) | 0.83691 |
| 2008 | 7 (-1 from 2007) | 16090 (-939 from 2007) | 0.77249 |
| 2007 | 6 (+3 from 2006) | 17029 (+3526 from 2006) | 0.80458 |
| 2006 | 9 (+3 from 2005) | 13503 (+826 from 2005) | 0.64592 |
| 2005 | 12 (+3 from 2004) | 12677 (+1758 from 2004) | 0.62461 |
| 2004 | 15 (+5 from 2003) | 10919 (+1233 from 2003) | 0.54113 |
| 2003 | 20 (+7 from 2002) | 9686 (+1021 from 2002) | 0.48274 |
| 2002 | 27 (+10 from 2001) | 8665 (+1503 from 2001) | 0.43873 |
| 2001 | 37 (+5 from 2000) | 7162 (+598 from 2000) | 0.36155 |
| 2000 | 42 (+11 from 1999) | 6564 (+1141 from 1999) | 0.32890 |
| 1999 | 53 (+20 from 1998) | 5423 (+1115 from 1998) | 0.27856 |
| 1998 | 73 (+21 from 1997) | 4308 (+668 from 1997) | 0.22223 |
| 1997 | 94 (+31 from 1996) | 3640 (+1127 from 1996) | 0.19065 |
| 1996 | 125 (+43 from 1995) | 2513 (+749 from 1995) | 0.13107 |
| 1995 | 168 (+17 from 1994) | 1764 (+151 from 1994) | 0.09180 |
| 1994 | 185 (+11 from 1993) | 1613 (+115 from 1993) | 0.08274 |
| 1993 | 196 (+15 from 1992) | 1498 (+143 from 1992) | 0.07598 |
| 1992 | 211 (+14 from 1991) | 1355 (+92 from 1991) | 0.06759 |
| 1991 | 225 (+25 from 1990) | 1263 (+139 from 1990) | 0.06211 |
| 1990 | 250 (+4 from 1989) | 1124 (+65 from 1989) | 0.05471 |
| 1989 | 254 (-29 from 1988) | 1059 (-106 from 1988) | 0.05316 |
| 1988 | 225 (+12 from 1987) | 1165 (+40 from 1987) | 0.06058 |
| 1987 | 237 (+8 from 1986) | 1125 (+67 from 1986) | 0.06003 |
| 1986 | 245 (-10 from 1985) | 1058 (-42 from 1985) | 0.05733 |
| 1985 | 235 No change from 1984 | 1100 (+18 from 1984) | 0.05958 |
| 1984 | 235 (-25 from 1983) | 1082 (-115 from 1983) | 0.06000 |
| 1983 | 210 (+14 from 1982) | 1197 (+36 from 1982) | 0.06688 |
| 1982 | 224 (-13 from 1981) | 1161 (-74 from 1981) | 0.06399 |
| 1981 | 211 (+155 from 1980) | 1235 (+594 from 1980) | 0.06905 |
| 1980 | 366 (+58 from 1979) | 641 (+149 from 1979) | 0.03600 |
| 1979 | 424 (+54 from 1978) | 492 (+84 from 1978) | 0.02855 |
| 1978 | 478 (-21 from 1977) | 408 (-24 from 1977) | 0.02482 |
| 1977 | 457 (+39 from 1976) | 432 (+66 from 1976) | 0.02626 |
| 1976 | 496 (-11 from 1975) | 366 (-14 from 1975) | 0.02328 |
| 1975 | 485 (-16 from 1974) | 380 (-5 from 1974) | 0.02435 |
| 1974 | 469 (-40 from 1973) | 385 (-70 from 1973) | 0.02458 |
| 1973 | 429 (-24 from 1972) | 455 (-31 from 1972) | 0.02928 |
| 1972 | 405 (-20 from 1971) | 486 (-105 from 1971) | 0.03014 |
| 1971 | 385 (+17 from 1970) | 591 (+11 from 1970) | 0.03372 |
| 1970 | 402 (-17 from 1969) | 580 (-13 from 1969) | 0.03166 |
| 1969 | 385 (+7 from 1968) | 593 (+45 from 1968) | 0.03364 |
| 1968 | 392 (-25 from 1967) | 548 (-55 from 1967) | 0.03205 |
| 1967 | 367 (+9 from 1966) | 603 (+14 from 1966) | 0.03512 |
| 1966 | 376 (+38 from 1965) | 589 (+80 from 1965) | 0.03355 |
| 1965 | 414 (+37 from 1964) | 509 (+38 from 1964) | 0.02785 |
| 1964 | 451 (-27 from 1963) | 471 (-53 from 1963) | 0.02406 |
| 1963 | 424 (+14 from 1962) | 524 (+38 from 1962) | 0.02636 |
| 1962 | 438 (+109 from 1961) | 486 (+162 from 1961) | 0.02398 |
| 1961 | 547 (+75 from 1960) | 324 (+62 from 1960) | 0.01560 |
| 1960 | 622 (-27 from 1959) | 262 (-15 from 1959) | 0.01260 |
| 1959 | 595 (+64 from 1958) | 277 (+51 from 1958) | 0.01333 |
| 1958 | 659 (+71 from 1957) | 226 (+38 from 1957) | 0.01094 |
| 1957 | 730 (+185 from 1956) | 188 (+67 from 1956) | 0.00896 |
| 1956 | 915 (-135 from 1955) | 121 (-31 from 1955) | 0.00588 |
| 1955 | 780 (+125 from 1954) | 152 (+39 from 1954) | 0.00758 |
| 1954 | 905 (-96 from 1953) | 113 (-16 from 1953) | 0.00568 |
| 1953 | 809 (+69 from 1952) | 129 (+19 from 1952) | 0.00669 |
| 1952 | 878 (-172 from 1951) | 110 (-43 from 1951) | 0.00578 |
| 1951 | 706 (+136 from 1950) | 153 (+44 from 1950) | 0.00828 |
| 1950 | 842 (-63 from 1949) | 109 (-14 from 1949) | 0.00620 |
| 1949 | 779 (+42 from 1948) | 123 (+11 from 1948) | 0.00701 |
| 1948 | 821 (+21 from 1947) | 112 (+4 from 1947) | 0.00643 |
| 1947 | 842 (-46 from 1946) | 108 (+1 from 1946) | 0.00594 |
| 1946 | 796 (-62 from 1945) | 107 (+4 from 1945) | 0.00663 |
| 1945 | 734 (+13 from 1944) | 103 (-1 from 1944) | 0.00765 |
| 1944 | 747 (+11 from 1943) | 104 No change from 1943 | 0.00761 |
| 1943 | 758 (+95 from 1942) | 104 (+23 from 1942) | 0.00725 |
| 1942 | 853 (-175 from 1941) | 81 (-26 from 1941) | 0.00583 |
| 1941 | 678 (-3 from 1940) | 107 (+2 from 1940) | 0.00859 |
| 1940 | 675 (+5 from 1939) | 105 (+6 from 1939) | 0.00889 |
| 1939 | 680 (+51 from 1938) | 99 (+11 from 1938) | 0.00873 |
| 1938 | 731 (-65 from 1937) | 88 (-16 from 1937) | 0.00771 |
| 1937 | 666 No change from 1936 | 104 (+6 from 1936) | 0.00944 |
| 1936 | 666 (-12 from 1935) | 98 (-3 from 1935) | 0.00909 |
| 1935 | 654 (-6 from 1934) | 101 (-6 from 1934) | 0.00929 |
| 1934 | 648 (-2 from 1933) | 107 (+4 from 1933) | 0.00989 |
| 1933 | 646 (-77 from 1932) | 103 (-29 from 1932) | 0.00985 |
| 1932 | 569 (+3 from 1931) | 132 (-1 from 1931) | 0.01193 |
| 1931 | 572 (-19 from 1930) | 133 (-19 from 1930) | 0.01205 |
| 1930 | 553 (-28 from 1929) | 152 (-17 from 1929) | 0.01303 |
| 1929 | 525 (-31 from 1928) | 169 (-26 from 1928) | 0.01460 |
| 1928 | 494 (-47 from 1927) | 195 (-45 from 1927) | 0.01631 |
| 1927 | 447 (-5 from 1926) | 240 (+6 from 1926) | 0.01941 |
| 1926 | 442 (-40 from 1925) | 234 (-55 from 1925) | 0.01902 |
| 1925 | 402 (-38 from 1924) | 289 (-68 from 1924) | 0.02288 |
| 1924 | 364 (-22 from 1923) | 357 (-12 from 1923) | 0.02755 |
| 1923 | 342 (-11 from 1922) | 369 (-21 from 1922) | 0.02946 |
| 1922 | 331 (-32 from 1921) | 390 (-99 from 1921) | 0.03126 |
| 1921 | 299 (-20 from 1920) | 489 (-56 from 1920) | 0.03821 |
| 1920 | 279 (-18 from 1919) | 545 (-59 from 1919) | 0.04381 |
| 1919 | 261 (-5 from 1918) | 604 (-25 from 1918) | 0.05142 |
| 1918 | 256 (-21 from 1917) | 629 (-69 from 1917) | 0.05231 |
| 1917 | 235 (-3 from 1916) | 698 (+1 from 1916) | 0.06212 |
| 1916 | 232 (-6 from 1915) | 697 (+5 from 1915) | 0.06420 |
| 1915 | 226 (+3 from 1914) | 692 (+144 from 1914) | 0.06759 |
| 1914 | 229 (+3 from 1913) | 548 (+119 from 1913) | 0.06879 |
| 1913 | 232 (-7 from 1912) | 429 (+32 from 1912) | 0.06550 |
| 1912 | 225 (+13 from 1911) | 397 (+125 from 1911) | 0.06766 |
| 1911 | 238 (-1 from 1910) | 272 (+1 from 1910) | 0.06156 |
| 1910 | 237 (-15 from 1909) | 271 (+15 from 1909) | 0.06460 |
| 1909 | 222 (-19 from 1908) | 256 (-20 from 1908) | 0.06955 |
| 1908 | 203 (-6 from 1907) | 276 (+11 from 1907) | 0.07785 |
| 1907 | 197 (-3 from 1906) | 265 (+18 from 1906) | 0.07853 |
| 1906 | 194 (+3 from 1905) | 247 (+10 from 1905) | 0.07880 |
| 1905 | 197 (-2 from 1904) | 237 (+7 from 1904) | 0.07649 |
| 1904 | 195 (+2 from 1903) | 230 (+17 from 1903) | 0.07865 |
| 1903 | 197 (-18 from 1902) | 213 (-43 from 1902) | 0.07656 |
| 1902 | 179 (+7 from 1901) | 256 (+35 from 1901) | 0.09132 |
| 1901 | 186 (+11 from 1900) | 221 (-38 from 1900) | 0.08693 |
| 1900 | 197 (-17 from 1899) | 259 (+21 from 1899) | 0.08151 |
| 1899 | 180 (+8 from 1898) | 238 (-2 from 1898) | 0.09617 |
| 1898 | 188 (-26 from 1897) | 240 (-38 from 1897) | 0.08754 |
| 1897 | 162 (-2 from 1896) | 278 No change from 1896 | 0.11197 |
| 1896 | 160 (+4 from 1895) | 278 (+19 from 1895) | 0.11032 |
| 1895 | 164 (-8 from 1894) | 259 (-17 from 1894) | 0.10481 |
| 1894 | 156 (+3 from 1893) | 276 (+29 from 1893) | 0.11696 |
| 1893 | 159 (+3 from 1892) | 247 (+6 from 1892) | 0.10966 |
| 1892 | 162 (-9 from 1891) | 241 (+21 from 1891) | 0.10715 |
| 1891 | 153 (-9 from 1890) | 220 (-25 from 1890) | 0.11192 |
| 1890 | 144 (-6 from 1889) | 245 (-6 from 1889) | 0.12149 |
| 1889 | 138 (-2 from 1888) | 251 No change from 1888 | 0.13265 |
| 1888 | 136 No change from 1887 | 251 (+59 from 1887) | 0.13249 |
| 1887 | 136 (-8 from 1886) | 192 (-26 from 1886) | 0.12353 |
| 1886 | 128 (+6 from 1885) | 218 (+33 from 1885) | 0.14180 |
| 1885 | 134 No change from 1884 | 185 (+15 from 1884) | 0.13033 |
| 1884 | 134 (-5 from 1883) | 170 (+11 from 1883) | 0.12356 |
| 1883 | 129 (-13 from 1882) | 159 (-20 from 1882) | 0.13243 |
| 1882 | 116 (+14 from 1881) | 179 (+57 from 1881) | 0.15472 |
| 1881 | 130 (-13 from 1880) | 122 (-16 from 1880) | 0.12341 |
| 1880 | 117 First SSA data recorded | 138 First SSA data recorded | 0.14139 |
American States Popularity Rankings for Sophia
(From the Most to Least Popular, Based on Number of Births )California (CA)
 California (CA) | #52021 | #52022 | #62023 |
Texas (TX)
 Texas (TX) | #62021 | #62022 | #62023 |
New York (NY)
 New York (NY) | #32021 | #32022 | #32023 |
Florida (FL)
 Florida (FL) | #52021 | #42022 | #52023 |
Illinois (IL)
 Illinois (IL) | #32021 | #22022 | #42023 |
Pennsylvania (PA)
 Pennsylvania (PA) | #52021 | #42022 | #42023 |
Ohio (OH)
 Ohio (OH) | #72021 | #42022 | #42023 |
New Jersey (NJ)
 New Jersey (NJ) | #52021 | #22022 | #42023 |
Michigan (MI)
 Michigan (MI) | #62021 | #52022 | #42023 |
Massachusetts (MA)
 Massachusetts (MA) | #42021 | #42022 | #42023 |
North Carolina (NC)
 North Carolina (NC) | #62021 | #62022 | #52023 |
Arizona (AZ)
 Arizona (AZ) | #32021 | #42022 | #52023 |
Virginia (VA)
 Virginia (VA) | #52021 | #62022 | #42023 |
Washington (WA)
 Washington (WA) | #52021 | #62022 | #42023 |
Georgia (GA)
 Georgia (GA) | #72021 | #82022 | #62023 |
Indiana (IN)
 Indiana (IN) | #92021 | #72022 | #62023 |
Minnesota (MN)
 Minnesota (MN) | #82021 | #82022 | #82023 |
Missouri (MO)
 Missouri (MO) | #72021 | #92022 | #82023 |
Maryland (MD)
 Maryland (MD) | #52021 | #52022 | #42023 |
Wisconsin (WI)
 Wisconsin (WI) | #102021 | #72022 | #102023 |
Colorado (CO)
 Colorado (CO) | #62021 | #42022 | #32023 |
Tennessee (TN)
 Tennessee (TN) | #92021 | #132022 | #102023 |
Connecticut (CT)
 Connecticut (CT) | #52021 | #62022 | #72023 |
Oregon (OR)
 Oregon (OR) | #52021 | #62022 | #62023 |
Kentucky (KY)
 Kentucky (KY) | #72021 | #122022 | #82023 |
Louisiana (LA)
 Louisiana (LA) | #102021 | #172022 | #102023 |
South Carolina (SC)
 South Carolina (SC) | #102021 | #102022 | #72023 |
Utah (UT)
 Utah (UT) | #122021 | #152022 | #122023 |
Nevada (NV)
 Nevada (NV) | #72021 | #22022 | #42023 |
Oklahoma (OK)
 Oklahoma (OK) | #102021 | #82022 | #42023 |
Kansas (KS)
 Kansas (KS) | #72021 | #172022 | #72023 |
Iowa (IA)
 Iowa (IA) | #62021 | #132022 | #72023 |
Alabama (AL)
 Alabama (AL) | #172021 | #162022 | #232023 |
New Mexico (NM)
 New Mexico (NM) | #22021 | #12022 | #92023 |
Nebraska (NE)
 Nebraska (NE) | #102021 | #72022 | #32023 |
Arkansas (AR)
 Arkansas (AR) | #112021 | #162022 | #92023 |
West Virginia (WV)
 West Virginia (WV) | #102021 | #32022 | #92023 |
Rhode Island (RI)
 Rhode Island (RI) | #22021 | #72022 | #22023 |
Idaho (ID)
 Idaho (ID) | #132021 | #152022 | #82023 |
New Hampshire (NH)
 New Hampshire (NH) | #92021 | #142022 | #72023 |
Mississippi (MS)
 Mississippi (MS) | #422021 | #412022 | #522023 |
Maine (ME)
 Maine (ME) | #62021 | #242022 | #172023 |
District of Columbia (DC)
 District of Columbia (DC) | #42021 | #62022 | #42023 |
Hawaii (HI)
 Hawaii (HI) | #92021 | #52022 | #152023 |
Delaware (DE)
 Delaware (DE) | #52021 | #12022 | #52023 |
Alaska (AK)
 Alaska (AK) | #112021 | #112022 | #182023 |
South Dakota (SD)
 South Dakota (SD) | #72021 | #232022 | #172023 |
North Dakota (ND)
 North Dakota (ND) | #152021 | #72022 | #172023 |
Montana (MT)
 Montana (MT) | #122021 | #142022 | #112023 |
Vermont (VT)
 Vermont (VT) | #92021 | #262022 | #52023 |
Wyoming (WY)
 Wyoming (WY) | #72021 | #102022 | #102023 |
Popularity Rankings for Sophia in other Countries and American Territories
(From the Most to Least Popular, Based on Rankings)
Popularity in Canada
 Canada | #62021 | #52022 | #32023 |
Popularity in Other American Territories
American Samoa
Guam
Northern Mariana Islands
U.S. Virgin Islands
American Samoa
Guam
Northern Mariana Islands
U.S. Virgin Islands
 Other American Territories | #42017 | #32018 | #42019 |
Popularity in Germany
 Germany | #52021 | #32022 | #32023 |
Popularity in Philippines
 Philippines | #72020 | #42021 | #102022 |
Popularity in Austria
 Austria | #92020 | #112021 | #62022 |
Popularity in England and Wales
 England and Wales | #72019 | #102020 | #122021 |
Popularity in Australia (NSW)
 Australia (NSW) | #122021 | #122022 | #82023 |
Popularity in Northern Ireland
 Northern Ireland | #102021 | #142022 | #172023 |
Popularity in Scotland
 Scotland | #122021 | #132022 | #162023 |
Popularity in Ireland
 Ireland | #142021 | #212022 | #132023 |
Popularity in Puerto Rico
 Puerto Rico | #232021 | #182022 | #302023 |
Popularity in Switzerland
 Switzerland | #192020 | #242021 | #252022 |
Popularity in New Zealand
 New Zealand | #262021 | #322022 | #292023 |
Popularity in Quebec, Canada
 Quebec, Canada | #352020 | #362021 | #382022 |
Popularity in Belgium
 Belgium | #502020 | #472021 | #582022 |
Popularity in Chile
 Chile | #512019 | #492020 | #562021 |
Popularity in Norway
 Norway | #812021 | #1012022 | #772023 |
Popularity in France
 France | #1262019 | #1272020 | #1252021 |
Popularity in Argentina
 Argentina | #1982010 | #1562011 | #1792012 |
Popularity in Poland
 Poland | #1912021 | #1802022 | #2192023 |
Popularity in Portugal
 Portugal | #1822017 |
Popularity in Iceland
 Iceland | #3262021 | #2082022 |
Popularity in Mexico
 Mexico | #2112020 | #2682021 |
Popularity in Sweden
 Sweden | #2402022 | #2502023 |
Source: Social Security Administration (SSA) and Other National Sources
Is Sophia a Name for Boys or Girls?
Sophia is often chosen for girls, thanks to its rich history and the gentle yet strong impression it leaves.
Variants, Nicknames, Diminutives, and Ideal Middle Names for Sophia
- Meaning: Wisdom
Origin: GreekSofia - Meaning: Wisdom
Origin: Greek, FrenchSophie - Sofie
- Zofia
- Sofiya
- Sofija
- Zsofia
- Sophina
- Sophronia
- Sophira
- Sofina
- Sophy
- Fia
- Sof
- Sia
- Meaning: Wisdom
Origin: Greek, FrenchSophie - Sosie
- Soph
- Fifi
- Sop
- So
- Sophi
- Meaning: The virtue of hope, positive expectation
Origin: Old EnglishHope - Meaning: Page to a lord, young helper
Origin: English, LatinPaige - Blythe
- Meaning: Young
Origin: LatinJune - Meaning: Pure, clear, virginal
Origin: English, GreekKate - Meaning: Small stream, water
Origin: Old English, GermanBrooke - Dawn
- Meaning: Oath of God
Origin: FrenchElise - Pearl
Sophia in Famous People Names, Pop Culture, and Places
- Sophia Loren (Actress, born 1934): An Italian actress, one of the most awarded and recognizable figures in cinema history.
- Sophia Bush (Actress, born 1982): An American actress featured in "One Tree Hill" and "Chicago P.D."
- Sophia Grace Brownlee (Singer, born 2003): An English singer and internet personality who gained popularity on "The Ellen DeGeneres Show."
- Sophia Amoruso (Entrepreneur, born 1984): An American businesswoman, founder of the fashion retailer Nasty Gal and the Girlboss media company.
- Sophia Abrahão (Actress, born 1991): A Brazilian actress and singer with a significant presence in telenovelas.
- Sophia Ali (Actress, born 1995): An American actress featured in "Grey's Anatomy" and "The Wilds."
- Sophia Di Martino (Actress, born 1983): A British actress known for her role as Sylvie in the Marvel series "Loki."
- Sophia Lillis (Actress, born 2002): An American actress recognized for her roles in "It" and "Sharp Objects."
- Sophia Petrillo ("The Golden Girls," 1985 TV Series): An elderly woman with a sharp wit and no filter, mother to Dorothy Zbornak.
- "Sophia's War" (2012 Novel by Avi): A historical novel about a young girl named Sophia who becomes a spy during the American Revolution.
- Sophia Burset ("Orange is the New Black," 2013 TV Series): A transgender inmate who runs the prison's hair salon and struggles with her identity and rights.
- Sophia ("Sophia the First," 2013 TV Series): An animated children's series about a young girl who becomes a princess when her mother marries the king.
- "Sophia" (2006 Song by Nerina Pallot): A song that reflects on personal growth and love.
- Sophia Danko ("The Longest Ride," 2015 Film): A college student who falls in love with a bull rider, exploring themes of love and destiny.
- Sophia Peletier ("The Walking Dead," 2010 TV Series): A young girl who goes missing during the zombie apocalypse, deeply affecting the group of survivors.
- Sophia Western ("Tom Jones," 1749 Novel by Henry Fielding): The beautiful and virtuous love interest of the titular character.
- "Sophia" (2008 Album by Sophia): An indie rock album by the band Sophia, known for its melancholic themes and emotive lyrics.
- Sophia Marlowe ("Girlboss," 2017 TV Series): A rebellious young woman who starts her own online business, based on the real-life story of Sophia Amoruso.
- Sophia Town (West Virginia, USA): A small town in Raleigh County with a rich coal mining history and vibrant community events.
- Sophia Gardens (Cardiff, Wales): A large public park with sports facilities, including a cricket ground.
- Sophia Range (British Columbia, Canada): A mountainous region in British Columbia, celebrated for its breathtaking natural beauty and diverse wildlife.
Similar Names to Sophia
Sibling Names for Sophia
- Meaning: Battle worthy, blazing iron
Origin: Old FrenchHarvey - Meaning: Treasurer, bringer of treasure
Origin: PersianJasper - Meaning: Belonging to the Lord, lordly
Origin: LatinDominic - Edmund
- Meaning: Happy, prosperous, lucky
Origin: LatinFelix - Meaning: Gravelly homestead, gravel area
Origin: Scottish, EnglishGraham - Meaning: Mind, intellect, bright in mind and spirit
Origin: GermanicHugo - Ignatius
- Meaning: Youthful, Jove's child, downy-bearded, sky father
Origin: Latin, GreekJulian
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