girl's name
Sylia
see-LYAH (French)
- Gender Girl
- Syllables 2
- Letters 5
- Popularity Top 1000 (France)
- Births on record 1,227
France
#691
2025 births
Sylia is a girl's name with 2 syllables. In 2022 it was given to 5 babies in the United States. It ranks among the top 1,000 names in France.
- Peaked in France in 2012, when 70 babies were given the name.
- It has been rising over the past decade in France.
- Today about 1 in 9,825 babies in France is given this name.
- First appears in birth records in 1990.
- 2 syllables, with the stress on syllable 2.
Sylia Over Time
Births per decade in France, 1990s to 2020s. The striped bar is the 2020s, which so far covers 2020 to 2025.
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| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1990s | 100 |
| 2000s | 340 |
| 2010s | 395 |
| 2020s (to 2025) | 330 |
How Popular Is Sylia?
In 2025, Sylia was given to 60 babies in France, ranking #691 that year. It ranks among the top 1,000 names in France.
Where Sylia Is Used
French counts are rounded to the nearest five and nothing below five is published, so these figures show the shape of the name's use rather than an exact tally. Data & sources.
Names That Peaked Alongside Sylia
These names rose and fell in the same era, which is why they tend to sound like they belong together.
Parents Who Like Sylia Also Like
Names whose popularity has risen and fallen in step with Sylia over the last century — the same taste, a different name.
How to Say Sylia
- French see-LYAH
Sibling Names for Sylia
Names from the same era that do not rhyme or share an initial with Sylia — the two things that make a sibling set grate.
Common Questions About Sylia
How popular is the name Sylia?
In 2025, Sylia was given to 60 babies in France, ranking #691 that year. It ranks among the top 1,000 names in France.
Is Sylia a girl's or a boy's name?
Sylia is given almost entirely to girls in birth records.
How many syllables are in Sylia?
Sylia has 2 syllables.
When was Sylia most popular?
Sylia peaked in 2012, when 70 babies were given the name. It has been rising over the past decade.
Is Sylia a good name?
That is not something records can settle, but they can tell you what you would be choosing. Sylia currently ranks #691 in France. It has been rising over the past decade. Everything else — how it sounds with your surname, who it reminds you of — is yours.