Silas is a distinctive girls' name in United States, ranking #6630 in 2023 with 18 recorded births. The name reached its all-time peak in 2022 with 20 births ranking #6178. In 2023, approximately 1 in every 89,036 girls born was named Silas. FALLING Recent data shows the name is currently falling.
Silas is a calm, handsome classic often connected with the woods or forest. It has a gentle biblical feel while still sounding sharp and modern.
The name is known from the New Testament and later stayed in steady use through Christian naming. Its modern popularity comes from being soft, strong, and slightly old-world all at once.