Silvia is a girl's name of Latin origin meaning “From the forest; Germanic origin meaning "dweller in the woods".” It has 3 syllables, giving it an elegant, melodic rhythm. Common nicknames include Sil, Silvy. As of 2026, Silvia ranks #744 among girls' names in the United States and has held a steady level of popularity. Its highest US ranking was #237 in 1884.
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SIL-vee-ah
Phonetic spelling
Currently #744 among US baby names.
* Based on US Social Security Administration birth-registration data
Silvia means “From the forest; Germanic origin meaning "dweller in the woods".” It is a girl's name of Latin origin.
Silvia is pronounced SIL-vee-ah.
Silvia is most commonly used as a girl's name.
Silvia currently ranks #744 among girls' names in the United States.
Popular nicknames for Silvia include Sil, Silvy.
Middle names that pair well with Silvia include Silvia Rose, Silvia Grace, Silvia Marie, Silvia Jane.
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