Sylvia is a girl name of Latin origin meaning “From the forest; Germanic origin meaning "dweller in the woods"”. It's a popular choice, ranking in the top 24% of baby names. With 3 syllables, it's elegant and melodic.
SIL-vee-ah
Phonetic spelling
This name ranks in the top 24% of popular names.
* Popularity data based on national birth records and trends
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