Sylas Name Meaning, Origin and Popularity
Sylas is predominantly used for boys. The statistics below show this exact spelling in official U.S. records.
How Do You Spell Sylas?
Sylas is spelled S-Y-L-A-S. The name has 5 letters.
Sylas at a Glance
- Usage
- Predominantly used for boys
- Meaning
- Derived from the name Silas, which may mean “forest” or “wood” in Latin.
- Origin
- Sylas is commonly associated with and may derive from the name Silas, which has roots in Latin and early Christian contexts.
- Pronunciation
- SY-luhs · 2 syllables
Sylas Popularity in 2025
Rank#7,133
Recorded Births15
Rank#440
Recorded Births717
- Girls usage rose 3,138 places to #7,133 and recorded 6 more births compared with 2024.
- Boys usage rose 46 places to #440 and recorded 80 more births compared with 2024.
Figures reflect this exact spelling in the latest available U.S. Social Security Administration records. See the complete year-by-year trend.
What Does the Name Sylas Mean?
Derived from the name Silas, which may mean “forest” or “wood” in Latin.
Origin: Sylas is commonly associated with and may derive from the name Silas, which has roots in Latin and early Christian contexts.
How Do You Pronounce Sylas?
PronunciationSY-luhs
Syllables2
What Is the History of the Name Sylas?
- History
- The name Sylas appears as a variant of Silas, a name known from early Christian texts such as the New Testament.
Sylas Popularity by Year
The table below shows the most recent available records for this exact spelling from 2011 through 2025. Use the full history page to explore every recorded year.
| Year | Usage Category | Recorded Births | National Rank |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | Girls | 15 | #7,133 |
| 2025 | Boys | 717 | #440 |
| 2024 | Girls | 9 | #10,271 |
| 2024 | Boys | 637 | #486 |
| 2023 | Girls | 10 | #9,616 |
| 2023 | Boys | 662 | #464 |
| 2022 | Girls | 9 | #10,383 |
| 2022 | Boys | 627 | #487 |
| 2021 | Girls | 8 | #11,146 |
| 2021 | Boys | 551 | #534 |
| 2020 | Girls | 6 | #13,453 |
| 2020 | Boys | 472 | #585 |
| 2019 | Girls | 5 | #15,539 |
| 2019 | Boys | 442 | #619 |
| 2018 | Boys | 421 | #631 |
| 2017 | Girls | 5 | #15,902 |
| 2017 | Boys | 390 | #657 |
| 2016 | Girls | 5 | #16,215 |
| 2016 | Boys | 416 | #638 |
| 2015 | Boys | 439 | #611 |
| 2014 | Boys | 382 | #670 |
| 2013 | Boys | 508 | #524 |
| 2012 | Boys | 389 | #624 |
| 2011 | Girls | 5 | #16,764 |
When Was Sylas Most Popular?
Peak years are based on the highest recorded birth totals for this exact spelling and usage category. They are ordered by birth count, not chronologically.
2025 · Boys
717 recorded births
National rank #440
2023 · Boys
662 recorded births
National rank #464
2024 · Boys
637 recorded births
National rank #486
2022 · Boys
627 recorded births
National rank #487
Where Sylas Ranked Highest in 2025
State rankings are calculated separately for girls and boys within each state. The SSA omits state-level names recorded fewer than five times, so low visible counts can still represent a relatively high state rank.
Top States for Boys
| State | Rank | Recorded Births |
|---|---|---|
| SD | #145 | 9 |
| ID | #188 | 14 |
| MT | #227 | 5 |
| ME | #234 | 5 |
| NM | #236 | 8 |
| KS | #246 | 15 |
| MS | #281 | 11 |
| IN | #308 | 25 |