Girl · #7,272 in 2026

Sophya

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

Current Rank

#7,272

Peak Rank

#2,695 (2011)

Total Babies

650

5-Yr Trend

-10%

2001

First Year

2026

Last Year

2011

Peak Year

#2695

Peak Rank

650

Total Count

Years Active

The Story of Sophya

Sophya first appeared in U.S. Social Security Administration records as a baby girl name in 2001, with 6 babies given the name that year. Its peak popularity came in 2011, when 65 Sophyas were born — ranking #2,695 that year. As of 2026, Sophya ranks #7,272 for baby girls with 15 births, gradually falling (-10%). In total, more than 650 Sophyas have been born in the U.S. since records began in 1880, spanning the 2000s through the 2020s.

Popularity Over Time

Popularity by State

Top 10

11-50

51-100

101-500

500+

No data

Names that sound like Sophya

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

Sopha
Sophora
Saia
Soffa
Softa
Sophia
Sofia
Safia
Safiya
Sofiya
Sofa
Sofie

Source: Datamuse . Phonetic similarity ranking, not curated.

Frequently Asked Questions about Sophya

What does the name Sophya mean?

Sophya is a girl's name that has been used in U.S. records since 2001. Behind the Name doesn't list a specific etymology, but the name has remained in use across multiple decades.

How popular is Sophya in 2026?

In 2026, Sophya ranks #7,272 among girls' names in the U.S., with 15 babies given the name that year.

When was Sophya most popular?

Sophya reached its peak popularity in 2011, ranking #2,695 that year with 65 babies given the name.

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

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

Is Sophya a unisex name?

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

What names go well with Sophya?

Names that share a similar style or popularity range with Sophya include Frenchie, Lenor, Rayola. These pairings are based on rank proximity and naming era in U.S. data.

About the name Sophya

Sophya is a girl baby name tracked by the U.S. Social Security Administration. It first appeared in SSA records in 2001 and has accumulated 650 births in the dataset. Sophya's peak popularity came in 2011 when it ranked #2,695. Use the chart and map above to compare Sophya'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.