Silvia
Pronunciation: [ s-IHLV-ee-uh ]
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A distinctive boy name with a rare, memorable quality.
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Silvia first appeared in US Social Security records in 1966.
Over 51 babies have been named Silvia in the United States since SSA records began.
Today, Silvia is a hidden gem — rare but distinctive , currently ranked #19,587 for boy names in the US .
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- Gender
- Boy
- Popularity Rank
- #19,587
- Total SSA Count
- 6
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About the Name Silvia
Silvia is a boy name .
Is Silvia a boy or girl name? Silvia is used as both a boy and girl name. As a boy name, it ranks #19,587 in popularity. As a girl name, it ranks #1,167. Silvia is more commonly used as a girl name.
Silvia is currently ranked #19,587 in popularity for boy names in the United States.
Common nicknames for Silvia include Sil, Silv, Silvy, Silvie, Siy, Siie, and Silkins. These shorter forms provide casual alternatives while keeping the elegance of the full name.
Alternative spellings of Silvia include Silvio, Silver . Each spelling variation gives the name a slightly different character while preserving its sound and meaning.
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