Synovia
Synovial fluid, also called synovia,[help 1] is a viscous, non-Newtonian fluid found in the cavities of synovial joints. With its egg white–like consistency, the principal role of synovial fluid is to reduce friction between the articular cartilage of synovial joints during movement. Synovial fluid is a small component of the transcellular fluid component of extracellular fluid.
Meaning & Origin of Synovia
What this name means, where it came from, and how it has traveled across cultures.
Synovial fluid, also called synovia,[help 1] is a viscous, non-Newtonian fluid found in the cavities of synovial joints. With its egg white–like consistency, the principal role of synovial fluid is to reduce friction between the articular cartilage of synovial joints during movement. Synovial fluid is a small component of the transcellular fluid component of extracellular fluid.
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The Story of Synovia
Synovia first appeared in U.S. Social Security Administration records as a baby girl name in 1946, with 6 babies given the name that year. Its peak popularity came in 1946, when 6 Synovias were born — ranking #4,417 that year. As of 2026, Synovia ranks #12,959 for baby girls with 5 births, with steady use. In total, more than 32 Synovias have been born in the U.S. since records began in 1880, spanning the 1940s through the 2020s.
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About the name Synovia
Synovia is a girl baby name tracked by the U.S. Social Security Administration. It first appeared in SSA records in 1946 and has accumulated 32 births in the dataset. Synovia's peak popularity came in 1946 when it ranked #4,417. Use the chart and map above to compare Synovia's trajectory across years and U.S. states, or browse the related names section to discover similar choices.
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- Birth statistics (counts, ranks, years 1880–2026) — U.S. Social Security Administration . Predictions for years not yet released by SSA are computed by Peek a Name from historical trends; we update with official data as soon as it ships.
- Etymology, cultural origins, and related forms — Behind the Name (used under their public API terms).
- Meaning prose and editorial summary — Wikipedia article extracts, licensed under CC BY-SA 3.0 .
- Predicted nationality distribution — Nationalize.io .
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