Sofiya
Every Sofiya since 1994 — 1,195 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.
The story of Sofiya
Sofiya is rare for girls in the United States, ranked #3,165 in 2025 with 51 babies given the name. It is currently rising compared with a decade ago.
Since 1994, 1,195 American babies have been named Sofiya. Its peak came in 2024, when 80 newborns received the name — the signature sound of the 2020s.
The chart above shows the full history: the popularity view (births per 1,000 babies) is the honest comparison across generations, since total US births have changed enormously since 1880. Switch to the rank view to see where Sofiya stood among all girls' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.
Sofiya year by year
Every year since 2001, and five-year steps back to 1880. Rank is within each sex.
| Year | Girls | Girls rank |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 51 | #3,165 |
| 2024 | 80 | #2,325 |
| 2023 | 74 | #2,440 |
| 2022 | 61 | #2,816 |
| 2021 | 58 | #2,923 |
| 2020 | 51 | #3,134 |
| 2019 | 61 | #2,780 |
| 2018 | 48 | #3,339 |
| 2017 | 38 | #3,986 |
| 2016 | 53 | #3,135 |
| 2015 | 49 | #3,340 |
| 2014 | 61 | #2,839 |
| 2013 | 58 | #2,932 |
| 2012 | 46 | #3,519 |
| 2011 | 67 | #2,662 |
| 2010 | 47 | #3,465 |
| 2009 | 48 | #3,452 |
| 2008 | 52 | #3,259 |
| 2007 | 33 | #4,556 |
| 2006 | 42 | #3,726 |
| 2005 | 33 | #4,256 |
| 2004 | 14 | #8,193 |
| 2003 | 17 | #6,851 |
| 2002 | 15 | #7,390 |
| 2001 | 12 | #8,673 |
| 2000 | 5 | #17,261 |
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Frequently asked questions
How popular is the name Sofiya in 2025?
Sofiya ranked #3,165 among girls' names in the United States in 2025, with 51 babies given the name, according to Social Security Administration data.
How many people are named Sofiya?
1,195 babies have been named Sofiya in the United States since 1994, based on Social Security card applications.
When was the name Sofiya most popular?
Sofiya peaked in 2024, when 80 newborns received the name.
Is Sofiya a boy or girl name?
Sofiya is overwhelmingly a girl's name — 100% of babies with the name.
Is the name Sofiya rising or falling?
Sofiya is on the rise — noticeably more popular now than a decade ago.