Sufia
A girl's name of Arabic origin with 65 recorded U.S. births.
Meaning & Origin
Sufia peaked during the Gen Z era, when 8 babies received this name in a single year (2011). That era was defined by globally influenced, diversity-driven naming, and Sufia has a more concentrated history, reflecting a specific cultural moment rather than a broad generational wave.
Sufia is not in the current top 1,000 girl names nationally, making it an uncommon choice — though your state or community may differ.
Sufia is a girl's baby name of Arabic origin, a variant of Sophia or Sofia — from the Greek sophia, meaning 'wisdom.' In Muslim communities, the spelling Sufia reflects Arabic phonology and connects the name to the Sufi tradition of Islamic mysticism.
Sufia is a name that bridges the Greek philosophical ideal of wisdom and the spiritual depth of Islamic tradition. It's simple, elegant, and carries profound meaning in just five letters.
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Phonetically, Sufia belongs to a cluster of names characterized by their open, elegant ending — found across Latin, Greek, and Slavic naming traditions. At two syllables, it has a two-beat rhythm that is easy to call across a room and natural in conversation.
Within the Arabic naming tradition, names with similar sound structures often share underlying etymological patterns. Exploring Arabic names on this site may surface connections that illuminate Sufia’s linguistic neighborhood.
At a Glance
Popularity Over Time
Sufia has 11+ years of history in the U.S., first appearing in 2004.
Popularity by Decade
| Decade | Births | Avg Rank | Trend |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2020s | 10 | #17304 | ▼ |
| 2010s | 40 | #15124 | ▲ |
| 2000s | 15 | #19505 | — |
The Story of Sufia
A Gen Z name
Peaking in 2011, Sufia is a name that defines a generation. Girls named Sufia are most likely born between 2004 and 2021.
How rare is Sufia?
With fewer than 500 recorded births, Sufia is an exceptionally rare name — a one-of-a-kind choice.
The journey through the decades
First appeared in the records in 2004, peaked in the 2010s with 40 births that decade, and has gracefully settled into a quieter chapter.
Sufia by the numbers
- Would fill 1 school bus
Year-by-Year Data
View complete yearly data(11 years, 2004–2021)
| Year | Births | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 5 | #17391 |
| 2020 | 5 | #17216 |
| 2018 | 7 | #13641 |
| 2017 | 7 | #13941 |
| 2016 | 7 | #14168 |
| 2014 | 6 | #16281 |
| 2011 | 8 | #13210 |
| 2010 | 5 | #19501 |
| 2009 | 5 | #19855 |
| 2007 | 5 | #20194 |
| 2004 | 5 | #18467 |
Source: U.S. Social Security Administration. Showing years with 5+ recorded births.
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Data source: U.S. Social Security Administration, 2004–2021