Silvana

Silvana is a girl's name of Spanish origin meaning “one who lives in the forest.” In 2024 it was given to 45 girls in the United States.

Silvana at a glance

Gender
Girl name
Origin
Spanish
Meaning
“one who lives in the forest”

About the name Silvana

Silvana belongs to the Spanish tradition. Its meaning — “one who lives in the forest” — is the sense carried by its Spanish roots, and it is the meaning we verified against published sources for this page.

In the United States, Silvana first appears in Social Security records in 1950. It climbed to its best-ever rank of #1983 in 1965, and in 2024 45 babies received the name — 2,372 in total since 1880. Those are the official counts, not estimates.

Silvana in US records

First recorded (US)
1950
Best US rank
#1983 in 1965
Peak year
2007
Babies named Silvana in 2024
45
Total since 1880
2,372

Silvana in England & Wales records

First recorded (since 1996)
2000
Best rank
#2438 in 2005
Babies named Silvana in 2024
5
Total since 1996
95

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Frequently asked questions

What does the name Silvana mean?

Silvana means “one who lives in the forest” in its Spanish roots. We check every meaning against published sources before it appears here.

Is Silvana a boy or girl name?

Silvana is a girl name. In 2024, 45 babies received the name in the US.

What origin is the name Silvana?

Silvana comes from the Spanish tradition.

How popular is the name Silvana?

Silvana first appears in US records in 1950. Its best-ever ranking was #1983 in 1965, and 45 babies were given the name in 2024.

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