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Silvana
GirlLatin, Italian· “of the forest”
- Meaning
- of the forest
- Origin
- Latin, Italian
- Pronunciation
- sihl-VAH-nuh
- Syllables
- 3
- US rank 2025
- #3,339
- US babies 2025
- 47
- Best rank
- #1,983 (1965)
- Peak year
- 2007
Meaning and origin of Silvana
Silvana is a Latin and Italian name that means “of the forest”.
Silvana is the Italian and Spanish feminine form of Silvanus, the Roman god of forests and fields, from the Latin silva, forest. The meaning is usually given as of the forest or woodland. The name was used widely in Italy in the twentieth century, including by the actress Silvana Mangano, and it remains uncommon in the United States. It is said sihl-VAH-nuh. Related names include Sylvia, Silvia and Silvano. Its link to woods and greenery appeals to families who like nature names but want something with classical roots.
Popularity over time
Silvana first appears in US Social Security records in 1950. It has never ranked in the national top 1,000, which keeps it genuinely uncommon. Its best national rank was #1,983 in 1965, and the most babies received it in 2007, when 64 were named Silvana. In 2025, 47 babies were named Silvana, and it ranked #3,339 nationally. Its use has been fairly steady over the past decade.
Its national rank moved from #6,001 in 1950, #4,126 in 1980, #4,637 in 2000, #3,614 in 2010, and #3,339 in 2025. Of the 2,420 US girls named Silvana since records began, 20% were born in the 2010s, its biggest decade. The 2000s come next, with 468 babies.
Other girls' names that peaked around the same time include Siana, Mariely, Giavonna, Jamira, and Payge.
Where it is most popular (2025)
In 2025, Silvana ranked highest in Florida, New York, and Texas.
| State | Rank there | Babies |
|---|---|---|
| Florida | #1669 | 8 |
| New York | #2385 | 5 |
| Texas | #2597 | 8 |
| California | #2731 | 7 |
Gender, sound and spelling
In the US it is used almost only for girls.
Silvana is usually pronounced sihl-VAH-nuh, with three syllables. It has seven letters, starts with S and ends in “-na”.
Middle names for Silvana
A few middle names that flow with Silvana: each avoids a matching first letter, a rhyme and a vowel clash where the names meet.
Sibling names for Silvana
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Frequently asked questions
What does the name Silvana mean?
Silvana is a Latin and Italian name that means “of the forest”.
What is the origin of the name Silvana?
Silvana has Latin and Italian roots. Silvana is the Italian and Spanish feminine form of Silvanus, the Roman god of forests and fields, from the Latin silva, forest.
Is Silvana a popular name?
Not especially. Silvana ranked #3,339 in the US in 2025, which puts it outside the top 1,000.
Is Silvana a boy or girl name?
Silvana is mainly a girl's name. In the US it is used almost only for girls.
How do you pronounce Silvana?
Silvana is usually pronounced sihl-VAH-nuh. Stressed syllables are in capital letters.
Popularity figures come from US Social Security card applications (names given to at least five babies in a year, 1880 to 2025). How we source names and meanings