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Solid line = floor (spellings that unambiguously belong to the group). Shaded band up to the dashed edge = ceiling (the most it could reach if every ambiguous spelling counted here).
Sophia
Sophia was more common in the past and has since settled at a lower, steady level. All-time it's been given to 442,450 U.S. babies, the 11th most common name by sound today, peaking at 22,417 in 2012, with 12,740 in 2025.
By sound, Sophia also includes the spellings Safiya.
Rising