Silje
A girl's name of Norwegian origin with 64 recorded U.S. births.
Meaning & Origin
a female given name
Silje is a girl's baby name of Norwegian origin, the Norwegian form of Cecilia — from the Latin Caecilia, feminine form of the Roman family name Caecilius, possibly derived from caecus, meaning 'blind.' Saint Cecilia is the patron saint of music.
Silje (pronounced SIL-ye) is a beloved traditional Norwegian name. It carries the musical legacy of Saint Cecilia in a distinctly Scandinavian form, with a clean simplicity that feels both ancient and fresh.
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Silje is built from 5 letters and one syllable — a mid-length form that balances memorability with distinctiveness. Within the Norwegian naming tradition, this brevity is common among names that have been worn down through centuries of use, shedding syllables along the way.
The interplay of consonants and vowels in Silje creates its characteristic open, approachable quality. One-syllable names stand out for their directness. Every sound carries weight, making pronunciation and first impressions immediate.
At a Glance
Popularity Over Time
Silje has 10+ years of history in the U.S., first appearing in 2002.
Popularity by Decade
| Decade | Births | Avg Rank | Trend |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2020s | 5 | #17408 | ▼ |
| 2010s | 49 | #15204 | ▲ |
| 2000s | 10 | #17881 | — |
The Story of Silje
A Gen Alpha name
Peaking in 2014, Silje is a fresh, modern favorite. Girls named Silje are most likely born between 2004 and 2022.
How rare is Silje?
With fewer than 500 recorded births, Silje is an exceptionally rare name — a one-of-a-kind choice.
The journey through the decades
First appeared in the records in 2002, peaked in the 2010s with 49 births that decade, and has since become a rare, vintage choice.
Silje by the numbers
- Would fill 1 school bus
Year-by-Year Data
View complete yearly data(10 years, 2002–2022)
| Year | Births | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| 2022 | 5 | #17408 |
| 2019 | 5 | #17625 |
| 2018 | 8 | #12333 |
| 2017 | 5 | #18092 |
| 2016 | 7 | #14144 |
| 2015 | 6 | #16160 |
| 2014 | 13 | #8897 |
| 2011 | 5 | #19179 |
| 2003 | 5 | #18029 |
| 2002 | 5 | #17732 |
Source: U.S. Social Security Administration. Showing years with 5+ recorded births.
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Data source: U.S. Social Security Administration, 2002–2022