Sophya
Every Sophya since 2001 — 625 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.
The story of Sophya
Sophya is rare for girls in the United States, ranked #16,957 in 2025 with 5 babies given the name. It is currently declining compared with a decade ago.
Since 2001, 625 American babies have been named Sophya. Its peak came in 2011, when 65 newborns received the name — the signature sound of the 2010s.
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 Sophya stood among all girls' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.
Sophya year by year
Every year since 2001, and five-year steps back to 1880. Rank is within each sex.
| Year | Girls | Girls rank |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 5 | #16,957 |
| 2024 | 14 | #7,911 |
| 2023 | 16 | #7,209 |
| 2022 | 11 | #9,605 |
| 2021 | 6 | #15,028 |
| 2020 | 13 | #8,357 |
| 2019 | 17 | #6,984 |
| 2018 | 22 | #5,767 |
| 2017 | 21 | #6,015 |
| 2016 | 38 | #3,988 |
| 2015 | 38 | #3,978 |
| 2014 | 38 | #3,993 |
| 2013 | 52 | #3,163 |
| 2012 | 59 | #2,932 |
| 2011 | 65 | #2,723 |
| 2010 | 39 | #3,950 |
| 2009 | 29 | #5,072 |
| 2008 | 35 | #4,440 |
| 2007 | 32 | #4,661 |
| 2006 | 20 | #6,569 |
| 2005 | 16 | #7,452 |
| 2004 | 11 | #9,818 |
| 2003 | 15 | #7,537 |
| 2002 | 7 | #13,437 |
| 2001 | 6 | #15,099 |
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Frequently asked questions
How popular is the name Sophya in 2025?
Sophya ranked #16,957 among girls' names in the United States in 2025, with 5 babies given the name, according to Social Security Administration data.
How many people are named Sophya?
625 babies have been named Sophya in the United States since 2001, based on Social Security card applications.
When was the name Sophya most popular?
Sophya peaked in 2011, when 65 newborns received the name.
Is Sophya a boy or girl name?
Sophya is overwhelmingly a girl's name — 100% of babies with the name.
Is the name Sophya rising or falling?
Sophya is declining — less popular now than a decade ago.