NAME PROFILE
Sylva
Derived as a blend of Maria and Luisa, meaning 'beloved famous warrior' or 'of the sea.' This name reflects a person with a spirited, adventurous soul and a natural grace that draws others in.
Key Stats
| Total births | 908 |
| Gender | Female (0% / 100%) |
| Peak year | 1918 |
| Peak generation | G.I. Gen |
| First recorded | 1918 |
| Most recent | 1920 |
| Syllables | 2 |
| Origin | Portuguese, Spanish, Latin, Hebrew |
| Comeback name | No |
Popularity Trend (1910–2025)
19102025
Name Traits & Attributes
🏛️ Vintage Heritage
Top States
ID — 50%AR — 50%RI — 0%NE — 0%NH — 0%
Notable People
Mariza (Portuguese fado singer, 'Mundo') · Mariza Koch (Greek folk singer, 'Panagia Mou, Panagia Mou') · Mariza Ikonomi (Albanian singer, 'Piano e Vjetër') · Mariza Corrêa (Brazilian anthropologist, 'As Ilusões da Liberdade') · Mariza (Brazilian professional footballer, 'Corinthians')
Nicknames & Diminutives
MariRizaZaza
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