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Sofi

Girl name · 7 babies recorded · 1974–2025

Sofi: 7 babies born in Scotland since 1974, given to girls, peaking at 4 births in 2009.

Originally a diminutive of Sophia, Sofi shares the same Greek root meaning "wisdom" and has emerged as a lively standalone name across many cultures. Bulgarian pop-folk singer Sofi Marinova and the American electronic duo Sofi Tukker (named after co-founders Sofi and Tucker) both bring a modern, energetic feel to this short form. While there are no major places directly named after a Sofi, the full name Sophia appears in countless locations worldwide, including the Bulgarian capital's oldest church, the Hagia Sophia. Interestingly, Sofi is also a common spelling in Scandinavian countries, where it serves as a brisk, cheerful alternative to the longer Sophia, giving parents a crisp yet deeply meaningful choice with roots stretching back to ancient Greece.

Girl 2 of 52 years

Peak year
20094 babies
Latest (2017)
#8083 babies
Total births
7since 2009
5-year trend
≈ stablevs prior 5y
1980 1990 2000 2010 2020 2009 · 4
Births per year in Scotland. Missing years had a count of 2 or fewer (suppressed by NRS).