Sylva: Name Meaning, Origin & Popularity

At a Glance

Sylva is a Latin girl's name meaning “forest or woods”. It appears in 2 of our baby name lists.

Meaning & Origin of Sylva

Meaning: Forest or woods.

Origin: Latin.

SIL-vuhIPA /ˈsɪlvə/

● Peak: #938 in 1891 · ● Latest: #18911 in 2014. Higher on the chart = more popular. Source: U.S. Social Security Administration, 1886–2014.