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Zofia

Girl name · 276 babies recorded · 1974–2025

Zofia: 276 babies born in Scotland since 1974, given to girls, peaking at 29 births in 2018.

Derived from the Greek Sophia, meaning 'wisdom', Zofia is the Polish and Slovak form of the name, brought to Scotland by European immigrants and families with Central European heritage. It retains the same noble, intellectual association as its more common variant Sophia, while offering a distinctive spelling and a slightly different pronunciation (zo-FEE-uh). The most famous bearer is likely Zofia Stryjeńska, a celebrated Polish painter known for her vibrant Art Deco illustrations of Slavic folklore. Stryjeńska’s homeland also lends its name to Stryjenska Street in Warsaw, though the name Zofia itself has no direct place-name connection in Scotland. A subtly different but related form, Zofie, is used in Czech culture, while the name has gained quiet popularity in recent Scottish registrations as parents seek a classic yet uncommon choice.