From the forest
Derived from the Latin word 'silva', meaning wood or forest. In Roman mythology, Rhea Silvia was the mother of the twins Romulus and Remus, the founders of Rome. It has been a classic name in Italy and Spain for centuries and remains a sophisticated alternative to the more common Sylvia.
Less common today
Silvia isn't in the latest US Top 1000. It last peaked at #602 in 1991.
Mythological mother of Romulus and Remus
German professional football player and manager
Italian professional tennis player
Iconic Mexican film and television actress
Satirical character created by Ágústa Eva Erlendsdóttir · The Silvia Night Show
Italian-Australian actress and cookbook author
US births per 5-year period, 1990–present (SSA data).
