Sofia
wisdom (Greek)
Sofia is a spanish / other girl name in the Philippines. In the civil registry as of May 2021 it is number 278, with 28,565 records. It has 3 syllables.
Babies registered in 2024
Sofia was #4 among girls registered in 2024, with 1,037 births. The year before, it was 6th. This is not the May 2021 civil-registry count. See the 2024 list.
Origin and meaning
wisdom (Greek)
Sofia originates from the Greek noun 'sophia', representing wisdom and philosophy. In the Philippines, it has been used since the Spanish colonial era as a baptismal name and remains consistently popular in modern times due to international naming trends.
Derived from the ancient Greek word 'sophia' meaning wisdom. It entered the Philippines primarily through Spanish colonization and Catholic naming traditions, later reinforced by global English and European popularity.
Name character
In the Philippines
Commonly given as a standalone first name or paired in compound names (e.g., Maria Sofia, Sofia Nicole). Frequently shortened to nicknames like Sof, Pia, or Fia.
Related forms
- Sofía Spanish
- Sophia English
- Sophie French
- Sofia Italian
Would your family give Sofia?
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Sofia with common surname pairs
Each pair is a mother's maiden surname plus a father's surname. The number is the sound-fit score for this first name.
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About the name Sofia
How do I use Sofia with two Filipino surnames?
Sofia is the given name. The full name is Sofia + mother's maiden surname + father's surname. Score a pair from a combination page or the homepage search.
Is Sofia a common girl name in the Philippines?
In the civil registry as of May 2021, Sofia is number 278, with 28,565 records. That is not the 2024 birth list, and it does not say the name is a better choice. How it sounds with both family surnames is a separate score.