Girl · #12,959 in 2026

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.

Current Rank
#12,959
Peak Rank
#4,417 (1946)
Total Babies
32
5-Yr Trend
Stable
1946
First Year
1990
Last Year
1946
Peak Year
#4417
Peak Rank
32
Total Count
6
Years Active

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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Names that sound like Synovia

Phonetically similar names — useful when Synovia is the vibe but a different syllable count or letter feel might suit better. Linked entries have a profile on Peek a Name.

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Frequently Asked Questions about Synovia

What does the name Synovia mean?
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.
How popular is Synovia in 2026?
In 2026, Synovia ranks #12,959 among girls' names in the U.S., with 5 babies given the name that year.
When was Synovia most popular?
Synovia reached its peak popularity in 1946, ranking #4,417 that year with 6 babies given the name.
Is Synovia a unisex name?
In U.S. Social Security records, Synovia is primarily a girl's name. We don't have meaningful data for it as a boy's name.
What names go well with Synovia?
Names that share a similar style or popularity range with Synovia include Adolpha, Alieda, Andreita. These pairings are based on rank proximity and naming era in U.S. data.

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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Data sources

  • 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 .
  • Phonetically similar names — Datamuse .

Peek a Name aggregates and presents the above data for informational purposes. Statistical predictions and external attributions are clearly labelled where shown; we make no guarantee of accuracy beyond what each source provides.