Sylas
Sylas is a boy's name of Greek origin.
Meaning
Man of the forest; requested or asked for.
Origin and history
Sylas is a modern spelling variant of the biblical name Silas, originating from the Greek form of the Aramaic name Seila or the Latin name Silvanus. It carries associations with ancient biblical history and forest mythology. In the United States, Sylas has gained notable popularity in recent years as a trendy alternative spelling.
Popularity in the United States
8,889 babies in the United States have been named Sylas since 1880. It ranks #1282 all-time. Among babies born since 2020 it ranks #489.
States where it is most popular
- CA (8.8 %)
- TX (7.2 %)
- FL (5.3 %)
- OH (5.2 %)
- PA (4.4 %)
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 | 11 |
| 1980-1990 | 33 |
| 1990-2000 | 143 |
| 2000-2010 | 1,016 |
| 2010-2019 | 4,020 |
| 2020-2029 | 3,666 |
Nicknames
Sy, Si
Fun facts
- Sylas is an alternative spelling of Silas, which itself derives from the Latin Silvanus, meaning 'of the forest'.
- The 'y' spelling variant has seen a significant surge in usage in the U.S. during the 2020s compared to historical usage.