Find out how popular the first name Sylia has been for the last 17 years (from 2006 to 2022) and learn more about the meaning and history.

Popularity of Sylia by gender

Based on the last 17 years of data, Sylia is exclusively a female name.

For the most recent data in 2022, there were 5 female babies and 0 male babies born with the name Sylia.

The history of the first name Sylia

The name Sylia is believed to have originated from the ancient Greek language, with roots tracing back to the Classical era. It is derived from the Greek word "syllos," which means "plundered" or "seized." This suggests that the name may have been associated with warriors or conquerors in ancient times.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Sylia can be found in the writings of the Greek historian Herodotus, who lived in the 5th century BC. He mentions a woman named Sylia who was a priestess in the Temple of Artemis in Ephesus, one of the Seven Wonders of the Ancient World.

During the Hellenistic period, the name Sylia gained popularity among the ruling classes of the Greek-speaking world. One notable figure was Sylia of Sparta, a noble woman who lived in the 3rd century BC and was renowned for her leadership and wisdom.

In the Roman era, the name Sylia was adopted by some patrician families, particularly those with Greek ancestry or connections. One famous Roman bearing this name was Lucius Cornelius Sulla, a powerful military leader and dictator who lived from 138 BC to 78 BC and played a pivotal role in the Roman Republic's transition to the Roman Empire.

During the Byzantine Empire, the name Sylia was sometimes used by members of the imperial family and aristocracy. One example is Sylia Porphyrogenita, a daughter of the Byzantine Emperor Michael VII Doukas, who lived in the 11th century AD.

In more recent times, the name Sylia has been borne by several notable individuals, including Sylia Veniero, an Italian painter active in the 16th century, and Sylia de' Tolomei, an Italian noblewoman and patron of the arts in the 17th century.

Data source

The first name data used on this page comes from the Social Security Administration (SSA). They've been collecting data on baby names since 1880.

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