Silvia
Meaning of Silvia
Silvia is a lovely name for a baby girl. It has a soft and elegant sound that is pleasing to the ear. In English, Silvia is pronounced as SIL-vee-uh (/ˈsɪlviə/). The Italian pronunciation is slightly different, with SEEL-vyah (/ˈsiːlja/). This name also has a variation - Sylvia.
Silvia has been popular in the United States of America over the years. It has consistently ranked within the top 150 names for newborn girls. In recent years, it has been chosen by approximately 150-200 parents each year. In terms of ranking, Silvia reached its highest point in 2014 when it was the 1,227th most popular name for newborn girls. However, it's important to note that popularity can vary from year to year.
Overall, Silvia is a timeless and beautiful choice for parents who are looking for a name with international appeal. Whether you prefer the English or Italian pronunciation, this name will undoubtedly bring grace and charm to your little one's life.
Pronunciation
Italian
- Pronunced as SEEL-vyah (/ˈsiːlja/)
English
- Pronunced as SIL-vee-uh (/ˈsɪlviə/)
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Notable People Named Silvia
| Silvia Pinal Hidalgo is a Mexican actress known for her work in Mexican and international cinema, including her roles in the famous film trilogy directed by Luis Buñuel. |
| Silvia Moreno-Garcia is a renowned Mexican and Canadian author, known for her novels, short stories, and work as an editor and publisher. |
| Silvia Federici is a scholar, teacher, and feminist activist known for her work in academia and her involvement in various social and political organizations. |
| Silvia Navarro - Silvia Angélica Navarro Barba is a Mexican actress who made her debut in 1997 and has worked for TV Azteca, Televisa, and Telemundo. |
| Silvia Abascal Estrada is a Spanish actress known for her work in film, television, and stage, with notable roles in productions like Pepa y Pepe, The Yellow Fountain, The Wolf, and The Idiot Maiden. |
| Silvia Bellot is a Spanish motorsport official and the assistant manager of the Carlin Motorsport IndyCar Series team, known for her groundbreaking roles in Formula One and the World Rally Championship. |
| Silvia Baraldini is an Italian activist known for her involvement in the Black Power and Puerto Rican independence movements in the United States during the 1960s, 1970s, and 1980s, and her subsequent legal troubles. |
| Italian karateka Silvia Semeraro is a decorated athlete, winning gold at the 2019 European Games and the 2022 World Games, as well as a silver medal at the 2021 World Karate Championships. |
| Silvia Vasquez-Lavado is a Peruvian-American explorer, mountaineer, and social entrepreneur who made history as the first openly lesbian woman to complete the Seven Summits. |
| Silvia Farina Elia - Silvia Farina-Elia is a former professional tennis player from Italy, known for winning three WTA singles titles and reaching the quarterfinals of the 2003 Wimbledon Championships. |
| Silvia Derbez, a renowned Mexican film and television actress, achieved 4th place in the Miss Mexico 1952 competition. |
| Silvia Neid - Silvia Edith Maria Neid is a highly accomplished German former professional football player and manager, known for her success in German women's football and her multiple FIFA World Women's Coach of the Year awards. |
| Silvia Valsecchi is an Italian former racing cyclist who competed professionally from 2002 to 2021, representing teams such as Itera Team, Top Girls–Fassa Bortolo, and Bepink, and participated in the 2013 UCI women's team time trial in Florence. |
| Silvia Weissteiner is an Italian long-distance runner. |
| Silvia Arber is a Swiss neurobiologist known for her teaching and research at the University of Basel and the Friedrich Miescher Institute for Biomedical Research. |
