Girl nameNot in the current top chartsRising
Silva
//ˈsɪlvə//
2 syllablesPeak year: 19925 lettersStarts with S
Meaning & origin
We're still researching Silva's meaning
We don't have a verified origin story for this name yet — we'd rather leave it blank than make one up. Check back soon, or explore the popularity data below in the meantime.
Silva's popularity over time
| Year | Births named Silva |
|---|---|
| 1892 | 5 |
| 1902 | 6 |
| 1905 | 6 |
| 1907 | 7 |
| 1908 | 5 |
| 1911 | 6 |
| 1912 | 8 |
| 1913 | 6 |
| 1914 | 6 |
| 1915 | 9 |
| 1916 | 9 |
| 1917 | 11 |
| 1918 | 10 |
| 1919 | 5 |
| 1920 | 13 |
| 1921 | 8 |
| 1922 | 11 |
| 1923 | 7 |
| 1924 | 12 |
| 1925 | 10 |
| 1926 | 8 |
| 1927 | 6 |
| 1928 | 9 |
| 1929 | 7 |
| 1930 | 12 |
| 1931 | 6 |
| 1932 | 6 |
| 1933 | 10 |
| 1935 | 6 |
| 1936 | 6 |
| 1937 | 13 |
| 1938 | 7 |
| 1939 | 8 |
| 1940 | 9 |
| 1941 | 6 |
| 1942 | 9 |
| 1949 | 5 |
| 1950 | 6 |
| 1953 | 8 |
| 1954 | 7 |
| 1955 | 9 |
| 1956 | 6 |
| 1957 | 12 |
| 1958 | 9 |
| 1959 | 12 |
| 1960 | 10 |
| 1961 | 15 |
| 1962 | 16 |
| 1963 | 13 |
| 1964 | 17 |
| 1965 | 9 |
| 1966 | 12 |
| 1967 | 18 |
| 1968 | 17 |
| 1969 | 19 |
| 1970 | 8 |
| 1971 | 15 |
| 1972 | 13 |
| 1973 | 8 |
| 1974 | 14 |
| 1975 | 13 |
| 1976 | 12 |
| 1977 | 15 |
| 1978 | 11 |
| 1979 | 16 |
| 1980 | 8 |
| 1982 | 11 |
| 1983 | 16 |
| 1984 | 9 |
| 1985 | 11 |
| 1986 | 11 |
| 1987 | 12 |
| 1988 | 13 |
| 1989 | 15 |
| 1990 | 16 |
| 1991 | 11 |
| 1992 | 19 |
| 1993 | 13 |
| 1994 | 9 |
| 1995 | 11 |
| 1996 | 7 |
| 1997 | 6 |
| 2000 | 8 |
| 2001 | 5 |
| 2002 | 10 |
| 2005 | 6 |
| 2006 | 6 |
| 2012 | 5 |
| 2013 | 6 |
| 2015 | 6 |
| 2016 | 6 |
| 2017 | 6 |
| 2022 | 5 |
| 2023 | 11 |
Silva through the decades
- Silva peaked in 1992, when 19 babies were named Silva in the US.
- The 1960s were Silva's strongest decade, averaging 15 births a year.
- Over the last 10 years of data (2002–2023), use of Silva has fallen 36% compared to the 10 years before that.