Declining since 2005.
Popularity of Synia since 1991
Babies named Synia per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Girls |
|---|---|
| 1990s | 6 |
| 2000s | 301 |
| 2010s | 91 |
| 2020s | 23 |
Meaning & origin
Synia is a modern given name that first appeared in U.S. birth records in 1991. Its precise etymology is uncertain; it may be a creative reworking of established names like Cynthia or Sienna, with the popular -ia ending. Synia reached its peak usage in 2005, but has been falling in frequency since that year. As of 2025, it does not appear in the top 1,000 names, and its 1-in-N ratio is unavailable due to low usage. The name has no documented top states and remains a rare, contemporary choice with a melodic sound.
Synia first appeared in U.S. birth records in 1991, suggesting a modern coinage. It may blend sounds from names like Cynthia or Sienna, combined with the fashionable -ia suffix. The name has never ranked among the top 1,000 names nationally.
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Syn, Nia
Sibling names for Synia
Names that share Synia's style, for a brother or sister.
