Sylvi

Sylvi is a girl's name of Scandinavian origin meaning “'Sylvi' had changed her name to Sylvia, when Arttu had a.” In 2024 it was given to 31 girls in the United States.

Sylvi at a glance

Gender
Girl name
Origin
Scandinavian
Meaning
“'Sylvi' had changed her name to Sylvia, when Arttu had a”

About the name Sylvi

Sylvi belongs to the Scandinavian tradition. Its meaning — “'Sylvi' had changed her name to Sylvia, when Arttu had a” — is the sense carried by its Scandinavian roots, and it is the meaning we verified against published sources for this page.

In the United States, Sylvi first appears in Social Security records in 2006. It climbed to its best-ever rank of #3955 in 2022, and in 2024 31 babies received the name — 298 in total since 1880. Those are the official counts, not estimates.

Sylvi in US records

First recorded (US)
2006
Best US rank
#3955 in 2022
Peak year
2022
Babies named Sylvi in 2024
31
Total since 1880
298

Sylvi in England & Wales records

First recorded (since 1996)
2016
Best rank
#4686 in 2019
Babies named Sylvi in 2025
3
Total since 1996
20

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Frequently asked questions

What does the name Sylvi mean?

Sylvi means “'Sylvi' had changed her name to Sylvia, when Arttu had a” in its Scandinavian roots. We check every meaning against published sources before it appears here.

Is Sylvi a boy or girl name?

Sylvi is a girl name. In 2024, 31 babies received the name in the US.

What origin is the name Sylvi?

Sylvi comes from the Scandinavian tradition.

How popular is the name Sylvi?

Sylvi first appears in US records in 2006. Its best-ever ranking was #3955 in 2022, and 31 babies were given the name in 2024.

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