Cylas
Cylas is a boy's name of Greek origin.
Meaning
Man of the forest; asked for or prayed for.
Origin and history
Cylas is a modern spelling variant of Silas, which derives from the Greek name Silouanos or the Aramaic name Seila. It has historically been connected to the Latin word for forest or wood. In the United States, Cylas is a relatively rare given name that has seen a mild increase in usage in recent years.
Popularity in the United States
1,034 babies in the United States have been named Cylas since 1880. It ranks #3650 all-time. Among babies born since 2020 it ranks #1617.
States where it is most popular
- OH (34.7 %)
- TX (20 %)
- CA (12.6 %)
- IN (6.3 %)
- CO (5.3 %)
Trends by decade
| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1880-1890 | 0 |
| 1890-1900 | 0 |
| 1900-1910 | 0 |
| 1910-1920 | 0 |
| 1920-1930 | 0 |
| 1930-1940 | 0 |
| 1940-1950 | 0 |
| 1950-1960 | 0 |
| 1960-1970 | 0 |
| 1970-1980 | 0 |
| 1980-1990 | 0 |
| 1990-2000 | 5 |
| 2000-2010 | 145 |
| 2010-2019 | 574 |
| 2020-2029 | 310 |
Nicknames
Cy
Fun facts
- Cylas is a creative phonetic respelling of the traditional name Silas, substituting 'Cy' for 'Si'.
- Though historically uncommon, nearly a third of all U.S. births recorded for Cylas since 1880 occurred between 2020 and 2025.