Sylvania
Pronunciation: [ s-ihlv-AYN-ee-uh ]
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A distinctive girl name with a rare, memorable quality.
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Sylvania first appeared in US Social Security records in 1950.
Over 172 babies have been named Sylvania in the United States since SSA records began.
Today, Sylvania is a hidden gem — rare but distinctive , currently ranked #39,139 for girl names in the US .
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Quick Facts
- Gender
- Girl
- Popularity Rank
- #39,139
- Total SSA Count
- 6
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About the Name Sylvania
Sylvania is a girl name .
Sylvania is currently ranked #39,139 in popularity for girl names in the United States.
Common nicknames for Sylvania include Syl, Sylv, Sylvy, Sylvie, Sylva, Sylvay, Sylvaie, Nia, Niay, Niaie, Syy, and Syie. These shorter forms provide casual alternatives while keeping the elegance of the full name.
Alternative spellings of Sylvania include Sylvie, Sylvia, Sylvi . Each spelling variation gives the name a slightly different character while preserving its sound and meaning.
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