Sybilla
Sybilla is an English girl name. English names tend to be easy to say and spell, which helps them travel well. It sounds flowing and melodic, it's simple to spell and say, and it pairs well with a short middle name.
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- Scrabble scoreIf names were allowed in Scrabble, Sybilla would score 12 points, thanks largely to the Y (worth 4).
- GenerationSybilla peaked in 1880, which makes it a Victorian-era favorite, the kind of name you'd find on a great-great-grandparent.
- HistorySybilla has been in use since at least 1880, the first year US birth records were kept. That's 145 years of Sybillas, and counting.
US births per million girls, 1880–2025
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Popularity: U.S. Social Security Administration (babies with 5+ births per year).
About the name Sybilla
Sybilla is a girl name of English origin. With 3 syllables it has a flowing, lyrical sound, so a short middle name balances it nicely. It was most fashionable in the 1880s, which gives it a vintage, grandparent-chic charm. It's rarely heard today, so it stands out while still being a real, established name.
Origin:English names
More English girl names
- Girl name: Olivia · olive tree
- Girl name: Charlotte · free
- Unisex name: Harper · harp player
- Girl name: Elizabeth · God is my oath
- Girl name: Lily · lily flower
- Girl name: Lucy · light
- Girl name: Lainey · possibly light
- Girl name: Scarlett · scarlet red
Questions about the name Sybilla
What is the origin of the name Sybilla?
Sybilla is English in origin. Other English names to consider are Olivia (“olive tree”), Charlotte (“free”), Harper (“harp player”) and Elizabeth (“God is my oath”).
Is Sybilla a boy or girl name?
Sybilla is a girl name.
How popular is the name Sybilla?
Sybilla is rare: fewer than 5 US girls got it in 2025, and it was last given to 5 or more in 2011. It peaked at #738 in 1880, so it's a name with history that few kids share today.
What should I know before naming my baby Sybilla?
Sybilla is an English girl name. English names tend to be easy to say and spell, which helps them travel well. It sounds flowing and melodic, it's simple to spell and say, and it pairs well with a short middle name. Say it out loud with your last name and any middle names you're considering, and check the initials it makes.