Sylvia

Pronunciation: [ s-IHLV-ee-uh ]

Boy Name #26,245 Most Popular Hidden Gem

A distinctive boy name with a rare, memorable quality.

Meaning & Origin

Sylvia is a boy name, recorded for 5 babies in US birth records. It is pronounced s-IHLV-ee-uh.

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

Quick Facts

Gender: Boy
Popularity Rank: #26,245
Total SSA Count: 5

Alternative Spellings

Sylvan #1905 Sylvester #2106

Nicknames

Syl Syy Sylie Sylvie

Also a Girl Name

Sylvia is also used as a girl name, ranked #361.

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Similar Names

Sylvia Sybilla Sylvester Sydney Sylvanus Sybil Sylvania Sydney

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Frequently Asked Questions About Sylvia

Is Sylvia a boy or girl name?

Sylvia is used as both a boy and girl name. As a boy name, it is ranked #26245. As a girl name, it is ranked #361. Sylvia is more commonly used as a girl name.

How do you pronounce Sylvia?

Sylvia is pronounced s-IHLV-ee-uh.

How popular is the name Sylvia?

Sylvia is currently ranked #26245 in popularity for boy names in the United States.

What are common nicknames for Sylvia?

Common nicknames for Sylvia include Syl, Syy, Sylie, and Sylvie.

Is Sylvia a common or rare name?

Sylvia is an uncommon name, ranked #26245 in the US. Its rarity gives it a distinctive, memorable quality.

About the Name Sylvia

Sylvia is a boy name .

Is Sylvia a boy or girl name? Sylvia is used as both a boy and girl name. As a boy name, it ranks #26,245 in popularity. As a girl name, it ranks #361. Sylvia is more commonly used as a girl name.

Sylvia is currently ranked #26,245 in popularity for boy names in the United States.

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

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