In 2021, 1,808 babies were given the name ‘Sophia’ in California, where it ranked 5th most popular, whilst the name was given to some 12,496 nationally. Meanwhile, its alternate spelling, Sofia, was given to 1,305 babies and ranked 9th most popular in California, with some 6,327 babies given the name nationally.
Following are the Greek names listed in the top 50 as compiled by US media site Stacker.
Sophia is a name of Greek origin meaning “wisdom”.
California
– Number of babies in 2021: 1,808
National
– Rank: #6
– Number of babies in 2021: 12,496
Sofia is a derivation of the Greek name Sophia, meaning “wisdom”.
California
– Number of babies in 2021: 1,305
National
– Rank: #18
– Number of babies in 2021: 6,933
Penelope is a name of Greek origin, meaning “weaver”.
California
– Number of babies in 2021: 902
National
– Rank: #23
– Number of babies in 2021: 6,327
Chloe is a name of Greek origin meaning “blooming”.
California
– Number of babies in 2021: 777
National
– Rank: #24
– Number of babies in 2021: 6,311
Maya has several possible origins and meanings. It may be a derivation of Maia, an ancient goddess of Greek mythology. Some believe it is of Hebrew origin, meaning “water”. Maya also means “illusion’ in Sanskrit.
California
– Number of babies in 2021: 771
National
– Rank: #55
– Number of babies in 2021: 4,050
Zoe is a name of Greek origin meaning “life”.
California
– Number of babies in 2021: 761
National
– Rank: #42
– Number of babies in 2021: 4,687
Ellie is a name of Greek origin meaning “shining light”.
California
– Number of babies in 2021: 680
National
– Rank: #30
– Number of babies in 2021: 5,835
Elena is a name of Greek origin meaning “bright”.
California
– Number of babies in 2021: 676
National
– Rank: #53
– Number of babies in 2021: 4,252
Zoey is a name of Greek origin meaning “life”.
California
– Number of babies in 2021: 636
National
– Rank: #38
– Number of babies in 2021: 5,179
Genesis is a name of Greek origin meaning “beginning”.
California
– Number of babies in 2021: 538
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