Sofiyah, of Arabic origin, translates to "wisdom" and is often associated with intellectual pursuits. It gained popularity worldwide due to its distinctiveness and elegance. The name Sofiyah typically does not have a specific pronunciation in English but is commonly pronounced as /soh-FEE-yah/. Spelling variations include Sofia, Sophia, Sofya, and Sofiaih.
Sofiyah experienced a notable increase in popularity between 2021 and 2023, with a peak of 10 births recorded in 2021, followed by two consecutive years of 5 births each. Prior to this recent rise, the name's annual birth counts remained consistently low, fluctuating between 5 and 6 births per year from 2009 to 2018. In total, Sofiyah was given to 58 newborn girls over the span of fourteen years.