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Sylvia vs Elisa

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Elisa

Girl #434 Most Popular 3 Syllables

Meaning

"pledged to God"

Origin: Hebrew

Cultural Roots

Spanish Italian Portuguese Hebrew American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#434
Total SSA Count
712
Syllables
3
Formality
Moderate

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

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Popularity Comparison

Sylvia Rank #361
Elisa Rank #434

Sylvia is more popular, ranked #361 vs #434 for Elisa.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Sylvia or Elisa more popular?

Sylvia is more popular, ranked #361 compared to Elisa at #434 in the United States.

What do Sylvia and Elisa mean?

Sylvia means "wood, forest" (Latin origin). Elisa means "pledged to God" (Hebrew origin).

Are Sylvia and Elisa boy or girl names?

Sylvia is primarily a girl name. Elisa is primarily a girl name.

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