Silva
Pronunciation: [ s-IHLV-uh ]
Silva is a girl baby name. Ranked #28,905 in the US, popular nicknames include Sil, Siy, and Silie.
A distinctive girl name with a rare, memorable quality.
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Meaning & Origin
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Historical Record
Silva first appeared in US Social Security records in 1950.
Over 608 babies have been named Silva in the United States since SSA records began.
Today, Silva is past its peak , currently ranked #28,905 for girl names in the US .
Popularity Over Time
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Quick Facts
- Gender
- Girl
- Popularity Rank
- #28,905
- Total SSA Count
- 6
Alternative Spellings
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Timeless choice, extended 2-3 combo
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Timeless choice, extended 2-3 combo
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Timeless choice, smooth 2-2 syllable flow
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Timeless choice, extended 2-3 combo
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Timeless choice, smooth 2-2 syllable flow
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Also a Boy Name
Silva is also used as a boy name, ranked #33902.
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About the Name Silva
Silva is a girl name .
Is Silva a boy or girl name? Silva is used as both a girl and boy name. As a girl name, it ranks #28,905 in popularity. As a boy name, it ranks #33,902. Silva is more commonly used as a girl name.
Silva is currently ranked #28,905 in popularity for girl names in the United States.
Common nicknames for Silva include Sil, Siy, and Silie. These shorter forms provide casual alternatives while keeping the elegance of the full name.
Alternative spellings of Silva include Silvia, Silver, Silvana . Each spelling variation gives the name a slightly different character while preserving its sound and meaning.
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Sources
- U.S. Social Security Administration — National Baby Names Data (popularity rankings and historical trends)
- NamingEverything editorial research and analysis