Silvia

Meaning of Silvia

Silvia means "from the woods" or "spirit of the wood." It's connected to nature and forests.

Silvia has Latin roots — browse every Latin baby name in our catalog.

Popularity of Silvia

After ranking as high as #853 in 2000, Silvia has fallen out of the US top 1,000 as of 2025.

Notable people named Silvia

• Sylvia Plath
  American poet and novelist
• Sylvia Browne
  American author and psychic
• Sylvia Sidney
  American actress
• Sylvia Earle
  American marine biologist
• Silvia Colloca
  Italian actress and chef

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Questions about the name Silvia

What does the name Silvia mean?

Silvia means silvia means "from the woods" or "spirit of the wood." it's connected to nature and forests, and it comes from Latin origins.

Is Silvia a boy's or a girl's name?

Silvia is most commonly used as a girl's name in the United States.

How popular is the name Silvia?

Silvia did not appear in the top 1,000 baby names in 2025, which makes it a genuinely uncommon pick.

When was Silvia most popular?

Silvia peaked at #853 in 2000.