Silva

Pronunciation: [ s-IHLV-uh ]

Silva is a girl baby name. Ranked #28,905 in the US, popular nicknames include Sil, Siy, and Silie.

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A distinctive girl name with a rare, memorable quality.

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Meaning & Origin

Silva is a girl name, recorded for 6 babies in US birth records. It is pronounced s-IHLV-uh.

Parents who love the name Silva often also consider Harold, Deanie, Stephen .

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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

#28,905
Current Rank
Peaked 1967 Based on SSA data 1880–present

Quick Facts

Gender
Girl
Popularity Rank
#28,905
Total SSA Count
6

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Nicknames

Sil Siy Silie

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Silva is also used as a boy name, ranked #33902.

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Frequently Asked Questions About Silva

Is Silva a boy or girl name?
Silva is used as both a girl and boy name. As a girl name, it is ranked #28905. As a boy name, it is ranked #33902. Silva is more commonly used as a girl name.
How do you pronounce Silva?
Silva is pronounced s-IHLV-uh.
How popular is the name Silva?
Silva is currently ranked #28905 in popularity for girl names in the United States.
What are common nicknames for Silva?
Common nicknames for Silva include Sil, Siy, and Silie.
Is Silva a common or rare name?
Silva is an uncommon name, ranked #28905 in the US. Its rarity gives it a distinctive, memorable quality.
What girl names are similar to Silva?
Silva pairs well with Harold, Deanie, Stephen, Florice in style and sound.
Are there other spellings for Silva?
Related spellings include Silvia, Silver, Silvana.

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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