Girl · #15,243 in 2026

Sofiah

Name: Popularity of the name Sofiah in U.S. births, 1880–2026
Creator: U.S. Social Security Administration
License: https://www.ssa.gov/foia/
Keywords: Sofiah, baby name, popularity, U.S., SSA, rankings

Current Rank

#15,243

Peak Rank

#4,156 (2013)

Total Babies

247

5-Yr Trend

Stable

2004

First Year

2024

Last Year

2013

Peak Year

#4156

Peak Rank

247

Total Count

Years Active

The Story of Sofiah

Sofiah first appeared in U.S. Social Security Administration records as a baby girl name in 2004, with 5 babies given the name that year. Its peak popularity came in 2013, when 35 Sofiahs were born — ranking #4,156 that year. As of 2026, Sofiah ranks #15,243 for baby girls with 5 births, with steady use. In total, more than 247 Sofiahs have been born in the U.S. since records began in 1880, spanning the 2000s through the 2020s.

Popularity Over Time

Popularity by State

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Names that sound like Sofiah

Phonetically similar names — useful when Sofiah is the vibe but a different syllable count or letter feel might suit better. Linked entries have a profile on Peek a Name.

Source: Datamuse . Phonetic similarity ranking, not curated.

Frequently Asked Questions about Sofiah

What does the name Sofiah mean?

Sofiah is a girl's name that has been used in U.S. records since 2004. Behind the Name doesn't list a specific etymology, but the name has remained in use across multiple decades.

How popular is Sofiah in 2026?

In 2026, Sofiah ranks #15,243 among girls' names in the U.S., with 5 babies given the name that year.

When was Sofiah most popular?

Sofiah reached its peak popularity in 2013, ranking #4,156 that year with 35 babies given the name.

In which U.S. states is Sofiah most popular?

Sofiah has historically been most popular in California. Rankings vary year to year, but these states show the strongest concentration of births named Sofiah.

Is Sofiah a unisex name?

In U.S. Social Security records, Sofiah is primarily a girl's name. We don't have meaningful data for it as a boy's name.

What names go well with Sofiah?

Names that share a similar style or popularity range with Sofiah include Faithlyn, Anshika, Avangeline. These pairings are based on rank proximity and naming era in U.S. data.

About the name Sofiah

Sofiah is a girl baby name tracked by the U.S. Social Security Administration. It first appeared in SSA records in 2004 and has accumulated 247 births in the dataset. Sofiah's peak popularity came in 2013 when it ranked #4,156. Use the chart and map above to compare Sofiah's trajectory across years and U.S. states, or browse the related names section to discover similar choices.

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Data sources

Birth statistics (counts, ranks, years 1880–2026) — U.S. Social Security Administration . Predictions for years not yet released by SSA are computed by Peek a Name from historical trends; we update with official data as soon as it ships.
Etymology, cultural origins, and related forms — Behind the Name (used under their public API terms).
Meaning prose and editorial summary — Wikipedia article extracts, licensed under CC BY-SA 3.0 .
Predicted nationality distribution — Nationalize.io .
Phonetically similar names — Datamuse .

Peek a Name aggregates and presents the above data for informational purposes. Statistical predictions and external attributions are clearly labelled where shown; we make no guarantee of accuracy beyond what each source provides.