UK girl's name
Sybilla
A feminine name derived from the Greek "Sibyl", meaning prophetess or seer.
For 2026, the newest official UK baby-name figures on this page are from 2003. That release is the current official benchmark rather than a forecast.
Sybilla is a girl's name in the UK records. People looking for Sybilla popularity in 2026 should use the latest official release, which is 2003 in this profile. In that release it ranked #4373, with 3 babies registered with the name. Its strongest year in the published records was 2003, with 3 births.
This profile covers 3 England and Wales registrations across 1 recorded years from 2003 to 2003. The figures come from ONS England and Wales, so the page is a view of published baby-name registrations rather than a forecast or a live count of people using the name today.
Sybilla is at its recorded peak in the England and Wales series.
We estimate that about 3 living people in the UK are called Sybilla. This uses published birth registrations from England and Wales, Scotland and Northern Ireland, then applies ONS national life tables to estimate how many are likely still alive. It does not forecast extra births for 2004 or 2026.
Key insights
- • Sybilla ranked #4373 for girls in England and Wales in 2003, with 3 registrations.
- • The name peaked in 2003, when 3 girls were registered as Sybilla.
- • About 3 living people in the UK are estimated to have Sybilla as a first name, after adjusting past birth registrations with ONS life tables.
Latest rank (E&W)
#4373
2003
Births in 2003
3
Latest year
Peak year
2003
3 births
Estimated living
3
2026
Meaning
What does Sybilla mean?
The name Sybilla has its origins in ancient Greece, derived from the Greek word "sibyl," which referred to female prophets or oracles. The sibyls were believed to possess powers of prophecy and were revered in ancient Greek and Roman cultures.
In Greek mythology, the most famous sibyl was the Cumaean Sibyl, who resided in Cumae, an ancient Greek colony located in present-day Italy. She was believed to have guided the hero Aeneas on his journey and was known for her prophetic utterances.
The name Sybilla gained popularity during the Middle Ages, particularly in Europe. It was often associated with women who were believed to have psychic or prophetic abilities. In medieval literature, Sybilla was sometimes depicted as a wise woman or a mystic figure.
One of the earliest recorded uses of the name Sybilla can be found in the 11th century, referring to Sybilla of Normandy (c. 1092 – 1122). She was the daughter of William the Conqueror and married Robert Curthose, the Duke of Normandy.
Another notable figure with the name Sybilla was Sybilla of Jerusalem (c. 1160 – 1190), a princess of the Kingdom of Jerusalem during the Crusades. She was the daughter of King Amalric I and was briefly a regent of the kingdom.
In the 13th century, Sybilla of Trebizond (c. 1210 – 1285) was the Empress of Trebizond, a Byzantine successor state located in modern-day Turkey. She was known for her efforts to maintain the empire's independence and negotiate alliances with neighboring powers.
During the Renaissance, Sybilla Giorgi (c. 1469 – 1518) was an Italian humanist and scholar who excelled in the study of ancient languages and literature. She was celebrated for her erudition and her contributions to the revival of classical learning.
In the 17th century, Sybilla Mersina von Arnim (1615 – 1659) was a German noblewoman and writer. She is remembered for her collection of spiritual and devotional poems, which were widely read and admired in her time.
These are just a few examples of notable figures throughout history who bore the name Sybilla, reflecting its long-standing association with wisdom, prophecy, and erudition.
Sourced from namecensus.com.
Decades
Sybilla by decade
Decade totals smooth out the yearly jumps and make it easier to see whether Sybilla was a short-lived spike or a name that stayed in regular use. Average rank is calculated only from years where a published rank exists.
| Decade | Average rank | Total births | Years covered |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | #4373 | 3 | 1 |
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FAQ
Sybilla: questions and answers
How popular is the name Sybilla in the UK right now?
In 2003, Sybilla was ranked #4373 for girls in England and Wales, with 3 births registered.
When was Sybilla most popular?
The peak year on record was 2003, with 3 babies registered as Sybilla in England and Wales.
What is the meaning and origin of Sybilla?
A feminine name derived from the Greek "Sibyl", meaning prophetess or seer.
How many people are called Sybilla in the UK?
A total of 3 babies have been registered as Sybilla across the 1 years of ONS England & Wales records shown here.
Which records is this page based on?
The England and Wales timeline uses ONS baby-name records. Scotland figures come from NRS and Northern Ireland figures come from NISRA. Counts are registrations in published baby-name files. The living estimate uses those birth registrations with ONS national life tables.