Sylas is a distinctive boys' name in England & Wales, ranking #2672 in 2024 with 8 recorded births. The name reached its all-time peak in 2020 with 10 births ranking #2076. In 2024, approximately 1 in every 34,724 boys born was named Sylas. RISING Recent data shows the name is currently rising.
Sylas is a modern spelling variant of Silas and generally follows the same broad meaning tradition. It keeps the gentle biblical feel of Silas while looking a little more stylised.
This spelling has risen with the popularity of alternative spellings for older names. Its appeal depends largely on the strength of the original Silas form behind it.