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Data: Social Security Administration, US births 1880–2024

Sofiyah — Meaning, Origin & Popularity | Namesake
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Sofiya|Sofonias
ArabicGirl→ Stable

Sofiyah

so-FEE-yah · 3 syllables

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Girl

Outside top 1000

Last ranked #14931 in 2023

Peak: #10206 in 2021

→ Stable

Outside top 1000

Last ranked #14931 in 2023

Peak: #10206 in 2021

5yr change
—
Birth frequency
1.7 per 1,000,000 births
Sex split
0% boy · 100% girl

Popularity Over Time

↑ Higher on this chart = more popular · ↓ Lower = less popular

Average0255075100Popularity score (0–100)20202023

Rank #14931 · Rising since 2020

This name is given to very few babies each year — it sits outside the range shown in these charts.

Namesake Score
42
Higher than 42% of names
Combines uniqueness, trend, meaning, feasibility, and search interest.
Trend
→ Stable
Based on SSA rank velocity
Feasibility
Limited
.com taken · — · clear
Low friction, available
Uniqueness
45
Won't be common in class
Name DNA
ArabicPersianFeminineWisdomClassic3-syllableInternationalRomanticReligiousPopular GlobalEstablished
Character
wisdom-seeking
People with this name

Qualities shared by notable Sofiyahs

eleganttalentedgracefuliconicsophisticated
STRONG
High confidence

Sofiyah is an Arabic girl name with steady SSA rankings. Full rank detail will appear once SSA data is linked.

Trend:→ Stable
Feasibility:.com taken · — · clear
Popularity:—
Sofiyah at a Glance
Meaning:Feminine form of Sophia, from Greek sophia meaning 'wisdom'. Popular in Islamic cultures with the -ah suffix variant.
Language root:Arabic · Persian · Greek
Peak rank:#10206 in 2021
5yr change:—
Sex usage:0% boy · 100% girl
Notable bearers

No notable bearers on record.

Similar Sound
SofiaSophiaSafiyaSopheaSaffiahSofiya
Similar Style
LaylaNadiaAmira◈AishaZaraMaliha
Works Well With
Sibling names that pair naturally with Sofiyah
AmirKarimLaylaNadiaZainabYasminMalikLeila
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Source: Social Security Administration baby names data. Popularity data reflects US births. Feasibility data updated monthly.
Name Intelligence
Sofiyah · Overview
Summary

Sofiyah is an Arabic girl name with steady SSA rankings. Full rank detail will appear once SSA data is linked.

Strengths
Classic · Romantic character
Sofiyah carries a soft, warm, gentle quality that makes it distinctive without being invented.
Considerations
Domain taken
sofiyah.com is not available. Alternative TLDs may work.
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Data source:Social Security Administration
Coverage:US births 1879–2024
Updated:January 2025
ISR:Refreshes monthly
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