Sylva

Pronunciation: [ s-IHLV-uh ]

Boy Name #14,084 Most Popular Hidden Gem

A distinctive boy name with a rare, memorable quality.

Meaning & Origin

Sylva is a boy name, recorded for 7 babies in US birth records. It is pronounced s-IHLV-uh.

Parents who love the name Sylva often also consider Sylvia, Sybilla, Sylvester .

Quick Facts

Gender: Boy
Popularity Rank: #14,084
Total SSA Count: 7

Alternative Spellings

Sylvan #1905 Sylvester #2106

Nicknames

Syl Syy Sylie

Also a Girl Name

Sylva is also used as a girl name, ranked #49142.

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Similar Names

Sylvia Sybilla Sylvester Sydney Sylvanus Sybil Sylvania Sydney

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Frequently Asked Questions About Sylva

Is Sylva a boy or girl name?

Sylva is used as both a boy and girl name. As a boy name, it is ranked #14084. As a girl name, it is ranked #49142. Sylva is more commonly used as a boy name.

How do you pronounce Sylva?

Sylva is pronounced s-IHLV-uh.

How popular is the name Sylva?

Sylva is currently ranked #14084 in popularity for boy names in the United States.

What are common nicknames for Sylva?

Common nicknames for Sylva include Syl, Syy, and Sylie.

Is Sylva a common or rare name?

Sylva is an uncommon name, ranked #14084 in the US. Its rarity gives it a distinctive, memorable quality.

About the Name Sylva

Sylva is a boy name .

Is Sylva a boy or girl name? Sylva is used as both a boy and girl name. As a boy name, it ranks #14,084 in popularity. As a girl name, it ranks #49,142. Sylva is more commonly used as a boy name.

Sylva is currently ranked #14,084 in popularity for boy names in the United States.

Common nicknames for Sylva include Syl, Syy, and Sylie. These shorter forms provide casual alternatives while keeping the elegance of the full name.

Alternative spellings of Sylva include Sylvan, Sylvester . Each spelling variation gives the name a slightly different character while preserving its sound and meaning.