Meaning and history
Silva has several uses. It can be a feminine given name related to Silvana, from Latin silva, meaning “forest” or “woodland,” especially in Armenian and parts of Europe. Silva is also a very common Portuguese and Galician surname with the same Latin root, but surname bearers should not be counted as given-name examples. A notable given-name bearer is Armenian singer Silva Hakobyan. Similar forms may also shorten unrelated names, so cultural context remains important.
20042004: no US SSA record for this spelling
2005: no US SSA record for this spelling
2006: 6 births, rank #15,152
2007: no US SSA record for this spelling
2008: no US SSA record for this spelling
20092009: no US SSA record for this spelling
2010: no US SSA record for this spelling
2011: no US SSA record for this spelling
2012: 5 births, rank #16,869
2013: 6 births, rank #14,582
20142014: no US SSA record for this spelling
2015: 6 births, rank #14,482
2016: 6 births, rank #14,331
2017: 6 births, rank #14,124
2018: no US SSA record for this spelling
20192019: no US SSA record for this spelling
2020: no US SSA record for this spelling
2021: no US SSA record for this spelling
2022: no US SSA record for this spelling
20232023: 6 births, rank #13,462
In 2023, 6 babies were recorded with the name Silva, ranking #13,462 among girls.