Top Baby Names 2024: The Playground Analysis

Top Baby Names 2025: The Playground Analysis

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The name Sylas peaked for girls at #7451 in 2025. Sylas is also used for boys, ranking #440 in 2025.

The name Sylas is a boy's name meaning "of the woods".

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Appearing in the Polish New Testament and possibly working to honor a Sylvester, Sylas has been climbing back up the rankings in recent years. Previously peaking in 2013 at #520, it has since overtaken that, entering the Top 500 in 2022. While the classic spelling is six times more popular in the US, that trendy Y is nevertheless capturing parents' attention. 
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Likely derived from the Roman family name Silvanus, Sylas has a woodsy and nature-inspired feel, though some theories suggest it might also have emerged from the name Saul, meaning "asked for."  


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The name Sylas is currently ranked #440 in U.S. births. and peaked for boys at #440 in 2025. The name is most popular in South Dakota, Montana, and Rhode Island. Sylas is occasionally used for girls in 2025.

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