Holding steady.
Popularity of Syliva since 1916
Babies named Syliva per year in U.S. Social Security records. Raw births topped out in 1960, but relative to how few babies were recorded back then, Syliva's real moment was 1967.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Girls |
|---|---|
| 1910s | 6 |
| 1920s | 10 |
| 1930s | 17 |
| 1940s | 28 |
| 1950s | 107 |
| 1960s | 167 |
| 1970s | 95 |
| 1980s | 55 |
| 1990s | 0 |
| 2000s | 0 |
| 2010s | 0 |
| 2020s | 0 |
Meaning & origin
Syliva is a respelled variant of the classic Sylvia. While the name Sylvia has been in use since Roman times, Syliva first appeared in U.S. records in 1916. It saw its peak usage in 1967, but has never been common enough to break into the top 1000 names. The trajectory of the name has been stable in recent decades, with infrequent but consistent use. As a variant spelling, Syliva offers a slightly unique twist on a well-known name, appealing to parents who want something familiar yet distinctive.
Syliva is likely a variant spelling of Sylvia, the female form of Silvius, from the Latin word 'silva' meaning 'forest' or 'woodland'. The name Sylvia was popularized by the Roman legend of Rhea Silvia, mother of Romulus and Remus. Syliva emerged as a respelled variation in the early 20th century, following a pattern of substituting 'y' for 'i' in feminine names.
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Syl, Sylvie
Sibling names for Syliva
Names that share Syliva's style, for a brother or sister.
