Zofia
Say it: ZOF-ya
GirlMeans wisdom5 letters2 syllables
#608
in Ireland (2025)
#590 with spellings combined
5
babies in 2025
#121
best rank (2016)
546
babies since 2006
Down 444
10-year rank change
Zofia through the years
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| Year | Babies (girls) | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 5 | #590 |
| 2024 | 10 | #368 |
| 2023 | 6 | #543 |
| 2022 | 15 | #288 |
| 2021 | 14 | #301 |
| 2020 | 23 | #197 |
| 2019 | 21 | #233 |
| 2018 | 37 | #150 |
| 2017 | 27 | #189 |
| 2016 | 50 | #121 |
| 2015 | 40 | #146 |
| 2014 | 46 | #130 |
| 2013 | 46 | #134 |
| 2012 | 38 | #151 |
| 2011 | 34 | #170 |
| 2010 | 41 | #149 |
| 2009 | 41 | #150 |
| 2008 | 27 | #206 |
| 2007 | 16 | #286 |
| 2006 | 9 | #396 |
Source: CSO, Irish Babies' Names (VSA50, VSA60), CC BY 4.0.
★ What does Zofia mean?
Wisdom
Polish, a form of Sophia, from Greek sophia (wisdom).
Say it right
ZOFya
In Polish it has two syllables, ZOF-ya, but many people in Ireland say zo-FEE-a.
The story of Zofia
Zofia is the Polish form of Sophia, from the Greek word sophia, wisdom. It has been a common name in Poland for centuries, carried by noblewomen, artists and scientists alike. One well-known bearer is Zofia Nałkowska, a leading Polish novelist of the twentieth century. Zosia is the usual Polish pet form.
Zofia first reached the Irish list in 2006, soon after many Polish families settled in Ireland. It rose quickly and had its best year in 2016, when 50 girls were named Zofia, placing it at number 121. It has eased off since, with 5 girls in 2025. The CSO counts Sofia, Sophia and Zofia as separate names. In Northern Ireland its best rank was number 180 in 2011.
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Sources
- Wikipedia: Zofia
- CSO VSA60, Girls Names in Ireland with 3 or More Occurrences
- NISRA, First Forenames Given to Babies Registered in Northern Ireland
At a glance
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Nicknames
Zosia
Spellings counted here
| Spelling | 2025 | All years |
|---|---|---|
| Zofia | 5 | 546 |
In Northern Ireland
Not in the 2025 list. Best rank #180 (2011); 60 babies since 2007.
Source: NISRA, Open Government Licence.