The nameSylia

Sylia is a recent girl's name, mostly given in France since the 2000s.

Meaning

It has no established meaning. It is close to Cylia and Sylvia.

Origin

A modern creation.

History

First given in France around 1990, Sylia peaked in the early 2010s and is still given today, mostly in the Île-de-France region.

Popularity of the name Sylia

Sylia in France

651stmost popular girls' name in France, latest official figures
2012peak year (70 births)
1,165babies named Sylia in France since 1900
03570 1900192019401960198020002020
Births per year in France. Source: Insee, French national statistics office, latest official figures. Rounded numbers.

Sylia was most popular in France in the 2010s, with 395 births over the decade, 34% of all recorded babies named Sylia. Its rise began around 1993, and it peaked in 2012. Half of all babies named Sylia in France were born before 2013, so it is mostly a name of today's children and teenagers. Over the last five years on record, it has been rising: 56 births a year on average, against 38 in the five years before.

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Frequently asked questions

What does the name Sylia mean?

It has no established meaning. It is close to Cylia and Sylvia.

What is the origin of the name Sylia?

A modern creation.

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

Sylia is a girl's name.