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Sylviana

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Pronounced sil-vee-AH-nah /ˌsɪl.viˈɑː.nə/Medium

Meaning: An elaboration of Sylvia, from the Latin silva, 'forest; wood' — 'of the forest; woodland' — extended with an -ana ending. Graceful and nature-rooted.Low

In 30 seconds: A graceful woodland name: Sylviana elaborates Sylvia, 'of the forest' (said 'sil-vee-AH-nah'). Elegant and leafy.
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Origin MediumLatin
MeaningAn elaboration of Sylvia, from the Latin silva, 'forest; wood' — 'of the forest; woodland' — extended with an -ana ending. Graceful and nature-rooted.
U.S. rank (2023)#12057 ↗ Rising
2023 U.S. births8 girls (0.00% of U.S. girls)
Peak year2023
Total births (all-time)≈ 42

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

peak 202320082023

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

Sylviana extends Sylvia ('of the forest,' from Latin silva) with an -ana ending. It reads graceful and nature-rooted — rare in the U.S. (said 'sil-vee-AH-nah').

It appears only rarely, next to Sylvia and Silvana. Rare, leafy, and elegant.

Did you know? Sylviana elaborates Sylvia, from the Latin silva ('forest') — 'of the forest; woodland' — with a soft -ana ending that adds an elegant flourish (said 'sil-vee-AH-nah').
Overall data confidence 44%
References — Sylviana — elaboration of Sylvia; Latin 'of the forest'

Variations

SilvianaSylvianeSilvana

Nicknames

SylvieAna

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Sylviana mean?

Sylviana is an elaboration of Sylvia, from the Latin silva, 'of the forest; woodland.'

How do you pronounce Sylviana?

It's said sil-vee-AH-nah /ˌsɪl.viˈɑː.nə/ — four syllables, stress on the third.

Is Sylviana a boy or girl name?

Sylviana is a girl's name.

How popular is Sylviana?

Sylviana is a rare name in the U.S.

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