Sylas is a distinctive girls' name in United States, ranking #7451 in 2025 with 15 recorded births. The name reached its all-time peak in 2025 with 15 births ranking #7451. In 2025, approximately 1 in every 107,151 girls 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.