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Sylvia

female

Meaning

"Of the Forest"

From Latin silva meaning forest, it became established through Roman legend and later European literary usage.

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Popularity History of Sylvia

Full SSA rank history from 1880 to 2024

#361Top 500

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Yearly Ranking Snapshot

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#361

Sylvia was nationally ranked in 2024.

Change Vs Previous Year
+65

better than 2023

Source: U.S. Social Security Administration, latest release 2024. Names used fewer than 5 times in a given year are not ranked.

Sylvia Nicknames

Familiar short forms, playful variations, and easy everyday options for Sylvia.

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Baby Name Lists That Include Sylvia

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Quick Facts

OriginLatin
Syllables3
Length6 letters

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