Is Sylvania a boy, girl, or unisex name?

Sylvania is commonly used as a Girl name.

How do you pronounce Sylvania?

sil-VAN-ee-uh · IPA: /sɪlˈvæn.i.ə/

Sylvania Girl

Popularity: — · Trend: → Stable

Origin(s)

Pronunciationsil-VAN-ee-uh / sɪlˈvæn.i.ə

Latin; English

Meaning

Latin: 'of the forest'; English: 'wooded area'

Historical & Cultural Background

The name Sylvania has roots in Latin, derived from 'silva', meaning forest. It is often associated with nature and greenery. The name has been used in various literary contexts, emphasizing its connection to woodland themes. In modern times, it has been adopted in English-speaking countries, reflecting a trend towards nature-inspired names.

Trend Summary

Sylvania is a less common name, with limited popularity in the United States.

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International Variants

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Famous people named Sylvania

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Fictional characters named Sylvania

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Sibling Suggestions

Sylvia Selena Sabrina Sierra Savannah

U.S. Historical Usage

The name Sylvania was first seen in the United States in 1881. Sylvania has ranked as high as #816 nationally, which occurred in 1915, and has been most popular in Kentucky. In the past 5 years the name Sylvania has been trending up compared to the previous 5 years.

Popularity Over Time (National)

Top States for Sylvania (1922)

State	Births	Share
KY	5	100%

Popularity Over Time (National) — Table

Year	Births
1881	6
1884	6
1886	6
1888	5
1890	5
1892	5
1894	6
1895	7
1896	8
1897	5
1901	6
1902	6
1903	6
1904	6
1906	6
1907	9
1908	7
1910	5
1912	5
1913	10
1914	12
1915	18
1916	13
1917	10
1918	9
1919	5
1920	13
1921	10
1922	16
1923	7
1924	8
1925	8
1926	6
1927	8
1928	11
1929	9
1930	7
1933	8
1934	7
1936	9
1937	10
1938	6
1939	8
1940	5
1942	7
1944	8
1945	6
1949	5
1950	10
1951	8
1952	6
1953	10
1954	7
1955	10
1956	10
1957	7
1958	7
1960	5
1961	7
1962	6
1963	7
1964	7
1966	5
1968	7
1969	6
1972	5
1973	5
1975	7
1982	6
1987	10
1988	8
1989	6