Sylvia Jara

Name meaning, origin and global statistics

Sylvia Jara — Latin
274K People worldwide
United States Most common in
1970s Peak popularity
Gender
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Sylvia Jara is a name that combines Latin origins. The first name Sylvia is a feminine given name of Latin origin. Sylvia is a feminine given name of Latin origin. The French form is Sylvie. The name originates from the Latin word for forest Silva and its meaning is spirit of the wood. The mythological god of the forest was associated with the figure of Silvanus. Sylvia was the 137th most popular girl's name in Britain in 1900. The surname Jara: Jara is a Spanish surname, popular in various places in southern Spain, meaning rockrose or cistus. People with the surname Francisco Chaparro Jara (born 1942), Spanish footballer and manager Kurt Jara (born 1950), Austrian footballer Santi Jara (born 1991), Spanish footballer Claudio Jara (born 1959), Costa Rican footballer Francisco Jara (1941–2024), Mexican footballer Geovanny Jara (born 1967), Costa Rican footballer Guillermo Jara (born 1973), American football (soccer) player Ángel Jara (1936–2008), Paraguayan footballer Cristino Jara (born 1973), Paraguayan footballer Diego Jara (born 19. Sylvia is a well-known first name, carried by approximately 274K people globally, with the highest concentration in United States. The name Sylvia reached peak popularity in the 1970s, reflecting the naming trends of that era.

Etymology & Origin

First Name: Sylvia

Latin

Sylvia is a feminine given name of Latin origin. The French form is Sylvie. The name originates from the Latin word for forest Silva and its meaning is spirit of the wood. The mythological god of the forest was associated with the figure of Silvanus. Sylvia was the 137th most popular girl's name in Britain in 1900.

Surname: Jara

Spanish

Jara is a Spanish surname, popular in various places in southern Spain, meaning rockrose or cistus. People with the surname Francisco Chaparro Jara (born 1942), Spanish footballer and manager Kurt Jara (born 1950), Austrian footballer Santi Jara (born 1991), Spanish footballer Claudio Jara (born 1959), Costa Rican footballer Francisco Jara (1941–2024), Mexican footballer Geovanny Jara (born 1967), Costa Rican footballer Guillermo Jara (born 1973), American football (soccer) player Ángel Jara (1936–2008), Paraguayan footballer Cristino Jara (born 1973), Paraguayan footballer Diego Jara (born 19.

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Geographic Distribution

The first name Sylvia is distributed across the globe, with the highest concentrations in the following countries:

United States 51%
United Kingdom 27%
Australia 12%
Canada 9%

Popularity Over Time

Popularity of the name Sylvia by decade, based on birth registration data:

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Notable People Named Sylvia Jara

People listed above share this name. Listed for informational purposes only. Source: Wikipedia.

Numerology

According to Pythagorean numerology, each letter in a name carries a numerical value. Here are the key numbers for Sylvia Jara:

1
Expression Number

Leadership and independence. This number suggests a self-reliant, ambitious and pioneering personality that forges its own path.

3
Soul Urge Number

Creativity and self-expression. Associated with artistic flair, optimism and sociability — a natural communicator.

7
Personality Number

Wisdom and introspection. A deep, analytical mind drawn to philosophy, spirituality and the search for truth.

Numerology is a cultural tradition for exploring symbolism in names. Results are for entertainment purposes.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the origin of the first name Sylvia?
The first name Sylvia originates from Latin. Sylvia is a feminine given name of Latin origin. The French form is Sylvie. The name originates from the Latin word for forest Silva and its meaning is spirit of the wood. The mythological god of the forest was associated with the figure of Silvanus. Sylvia was the 137th most popular girl's name in Britain in 1900.
When was Sylvia most popular?
The name Sylvia reached its peak popularity during the 1970s.
What is the origin of the surname Jara?
The surname Jara originates from Spanish. Jara is a Spanish surname, popular in various places in southern Spain, meaning rockrose or cistus. People with the surname Francisco Chaparro Jara (born 1942), Spanish footballer and manager Kurt Jara (born 1950), Austrian footballer Santi Jara (born 1991), Spanish footballer Claudio Jara (born 1959), Costa Rican footballer Francisco Jara (1941–2024), Mexican footballer Geovanny Jara (born 1967), Costa Rican footballer Guillermo Jara (born 1973), American football (soccer) player Ángel Jara (1936–2008), Paraguayan footballer Cristino Jara (born 1973), Paraguayan footballer Diego Jara (born 19.
What are the origins of the name Sylvia Jara?
The name Sylvia Jara combines two different traditions: the first name Sylvia has Latin roots, while the surname Jara originates from Spanish.
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