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Sylvee

♀ Girl

Pronounced SIL-vee /ˈsɪl.vi/Medium

Meaning: Sylvee is a modern spelling of Sylvie, a short form of Sylvia, from Latin 'silva' meaning 'wood; forest'. A woodland nature name.Medium

In 30 seconds: A woodland name in fresh spelling: Sylvee comes from Sylvie/Sylvia, 'of the forest' (said 'SIL-vee').
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Origin MediumLatin
MeaningSylvee is a modern spelling of Sylvie, a short form of Sylvia, from Latin 'silva' meaning 'wood; forest'. A woodland nature name.
U.S. rank (2024)#11998 ↘ Falling
2024 U.S. births8 girls (0.00% of U.S. girls)
Peak year2022
Total births (all-time)≈ 47

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

peak 202220192024

U.S. births per year (Social Security Administration, 1880–present). Pink marker = peak year.

SSA data updated May 2026. How we source & verify this data.

History & Origin

The girl's name Sylvee is a modern spelling of Sylvie, a short form of Sylvia, from Latin 'silva' ('wood; forest'). It carries a leafy, woodland grace. In the U.S. it is rare and reads as sweet and fresh (said 'SIL-vee').

It appears only rarely for girls in the U.S. Rare, leafy, and sweet.

Did you know? Sylvee keeps Sylvia's Latin root 'silva' ('forest') in a soft, modern spelling — a nature name with an old classic behind it (said 'SIL-vee').
Overall data confidence 50%
References — Sylvee — spelling of Sylvie; Latin 'silva' (forest)

Variations

SylvieSylviaSilvie

Nicknames

SylVee

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Sylvie— the classic Sylvee respells
Sylvia— the fuller forest-rooted name
Ivy— a like short nature name
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Frequently Asked

What does the name Sylvee mean?

Sylvee is a spelling of Sylvie/Sylvia, from Latin 'silva' meaning 'wood; forest'.

How do you pronounce Sylvee?

It's said SIL-vee /ˈsɪl.vi/ — two syllables, stress on the first.

Is Sylvee a boy or girl name?

Sylvee is used as a girl's name.

How popular is Sylvee?

Sylvee is a very rare name for girls in the U.S.

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