Sylvia 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 Syl, Sylvie. As of 2023, Sylvia ranks #426 among girls' names in the United States and is currently rising in popularity. Its highest US ranking was #426 in 2023.
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SIL-vee-ah
Phonetic spelling
Currently #426 among US baby names.
* Based on US Social Security Administration birth-registration data
Sylvia means “From the forest; Germanic origin meaning "dweller in the woods".” It is a girl's name of Latin origin.
Sylvia is pronounced SIL-vee-ah.
Sylvia is most commonly used as a girl's name.
Sylvia currently ranks #426 among girls' names in the United States.
Popular nicknames for Sylvia include Syl, Sylvie.
Middle names that pair well with Sylvia include Sylvia Rose, Sylvia Grace, Sylvia Marie, Sylvia Jane.
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