Sylas is a distinctive boys' name in United States, ranking #639 in 2016 with 416 recorded births. The name reached its all-time peak in 2025 with 717 births ranking #440. Since 1996, the popularity has increased by 1,708.7%. In 2016, approximately 1 in every 4,561 boys born was named Sylas. STABLE Recent data shows the name is currently stable.
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.