Sophana
Primarily a boy's name with 14 recorded births. Also given to 5 girls.
Meaning & Origin
Sophana sits in the vintage zone of American naming: first recorded in 1985, peaking in 1985, with 14 total births across its history.
The open, warm quality of its ending — a soft ending that crosses many language boundaries — gives it a distinctive rhythm that pairs well with shorter middle names or surnames.
Sophana is not in the current top 1,000 boy names nationally, making it an uncommon choice — though your state or community may differ.
Sophana is a girl's and boy's baby name of Unknown origin, possibly a variant of Sopheana from Khmer, or a blend of Sophia with a Latinized suffix. Rare in U.S. records with a graceful, flowing sound.
EtymologyShow more
Sophana appeared in SSA records in 1985, placing it in the modern era of American naming — a period when parents increasingly began breaking from generational naming patterns, experimenting with spelling, and treating naming as a form of creative self-expression. The absence of a clear traditional origin is itself a signal: this may be a name that was created rather than inherited.
With only 14 recorded births, Sophana has not been widely studied in naming literature — its story belongs primarily to the families who chose it.
At a Glance
Popularity Over Time
Sophana has 2+ years of history in the U.S., first appearing in 1985.
Popularity by Decade
| Decade | Births | Trend |
|---|---|---|
| 1980s | 14 | — |
The Story of Sophana
A Millennial name
Peaking in 1985, Sophana is a Millennial-era classic. Boys named Sophana are most likely born between 1985 and 1986.
How rare is Sophana?
With fewer than 500 recorded births, Sophana is an exceptionally rare name — a one-of-a-kind choice.
The journey through the decades
First appeared in the records in 1985, peaked in the 1980s with 14 births that decade.
Year-by-Year Data
View complete yearly data(2 years, 1985–1986)
| Year | Births | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| 1986 | 7 | #5846 |
| 1985 | 7 | #5688 |
Source: U.S. Social Security Administration. Showing years with 5+ recorded births.
Sophana as a Girl's Name
Though more common for boys, Sophana has a notable history as a girl's name too, with 5 births since 1987.
Frequently Asked Questions
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Data source: U.S. Social Security Administration, 1985–1986