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Sylva

Pronunciation: [ s-IHLV-uh ]

Girl Name #49,142 Most Popular Hidden Gem

A distinctive girl name with a rare, memorable quality.

Meaning & Origin

Sylva is a girl name, recorded for 5 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
Girl
Popularity Rank
#49,142
Total SSA Count
5

Alternative Spellings

Nicknames

Syl Syy Sylie

Also a Boy Name

Sylva is also used as a boy name, ranked #14084.

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Frequently Asked Questions About Sylva

Is Sylva a boy or girl name?
Sylva is used as both a girl and boy name. As a girl name, it is ranked #49142. As a boy name, it is ranked #14084. 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 #49142 in popularity for girl 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 #49142 in the US. Its rarity gives it a distinctive, memorable quality.

About the Name Sylva

Sylva is a girl name .

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

Sylva is currently ranked #49,142 in popularity for girl 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 Sylvie, Sylvia, Sylvi . Each spelling variation gives the name a slightly different character while preserving its sound and meaning.

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