The nameSilya
Silya is a recent girl's name in France.
- Girl's name
- A recent creation
Meaning
It has no established meaning; it is close to Lilya and Sila.
Origin
A recent creation.
History
In France it has risen in the 2010s and 2020s.
Popularity of the name Silya
Silya in France
588thmost popular girls' name in France, latest official figures
2025peak year (70 births)
835babies named Silya in France since 1900
Silya was most popular in France in the 2010s, with 305 births over the decade, 37% of all recorded babies named Silya. Its rise began around 1997, and it peaked in 2025. Half of all babies named Silya in France were born before 2016, so it is mostly a name of today's children and teenagers. Over the last five years on record, it has been rising: 48 births a year on average, against 38 in the five years before.
Silya in our baby name lists
Frequently asked questions
What does the name Silya mean?
It has no established meaning; it is close to Lilya and Sila.
What is the origin of the name Silya?
A recent creation.
Is Silya a girl's or a boy's name?
Silya is a girl's name.