Sibylla
A girl's name of Greek origin with 57 recorded U.S. births.
Meaning & Origin
A female given name from Ancient Greek of historical use; the Latin form of Sibyl.
Sibylla is a girl's baby name of Greek origin, the Latin form of Sibyl, from Greek sibylla meaning 'prophetess, oracle.' In ancient Rome, the Sibyls were prophetic women who wrote oracles on palm leaves; Sibylla of Jerusalem was Queen of Jerusalem in the 12th century, one of the Crusader states' most controversial rulers.
Ancient and ethereal, Sibylla carries the weight of prophecy — a name that has always belonged to women who see further than others.
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In the American context, Sibylla is a girl's name with a focused stretch of recorded use (2007–2021). Its Greek roots connect it to a broader naming tradition, but in practice, American usage often reshapes names — adding nicknames, shifting pronunciation, and building new associations that diverge from the original cultural context.
With 57 total births, Sibylla exists at the edges of the American naming landscape — a name known primarily to the families who carry it, giving it an intensely personal character.
At a Glance
Popularity Over Time
Sibylla has 7+ years of history in the U.S., first appearing in 2007.
Popularity by Decade
| Decade | Births | Trend |
|---|---|---|
| 2020s | 5 | ▼ |
| 2010s | 40 | ▲ |
| 2000s | 12 | — |
The Story of Sibylla
A Gen Z name
Peaking in 2007, Sibylla is a name that defines a generation. Girls named Sibylla are most likely born between 2007 and 2017.
How rare is Sibylla?
With fewer than 500 recorded births, Sibylla is an exceptionally rare name — a one-of-a-kind choice.
The journey through the decades
First appeared in the records in 2007, peaked in the 2010s with 40 births that decade, and has since become a rare, vintage choice.
Sibylla by the numbers
- Would fill 1 school bus
Year-by-Year Data
View complete yearly data(7 years, 2007–2021)
| Year | Births | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 5 | #17337 |
| 2017 | 11 | #9848 |
| 2015 | 7 | #14295 |
| 2014 | 9 | #11815 |
| 2012 | 7 | #14769 |
| 2010 | 6 | #16692 |
| 2007 | 12 | #10056 |
Source: U.S. Social Security Administration. Showing years with 5+ recorded births.
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Data source: U.S. Social Security Administration, 2007–2021