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Cylas

♂ Boy

Pronounced SIE-liss /ˈsie.liss/Medium

Meaning: Origin uncertainMedium

In 30 seconds: Cylas is an English boy's name; its exact meaning is not firmly established.

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Origin MediumEnglish

MeaningOrigin uncertain

U.S. rank (2025)#2188 ↗ Rising

2025 U.S. births65 boys (0.00% of U.S. boys)

Peak year2015

Total births (all-time)≈ 1,034

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

U.S. births per year (Social Security Administration, 1880–present). Pink marker = peak year.

SSA data updated May 2026. How we source & verify this data.

History & Origin

Cylas is an English spelling whose precise meaning the data leaves open. It belongs to a small family of look-alikes, including Silas, Sylas, and Cilas, which share its sound.

The 'C' opening gives it a slightly different look from the more common Silas while keeping the same two-syllable rhythm.

Did you know? The meaning usually attached to Cylas is 'origin uncertain', and that core idea is what gives the name most of its long-term appeal.

Overall data confidence 70%

Behind the Name - Cylas — etymology, usage, pronunciation, and related formsU.S. Social Security Administration — 2024 popularity rank and count supplied in the batch input CSV

Variations

SilasSylasCilas

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Silas— A listed variation and the most familiar spelling of this name's sound.

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Cylas mean?

Cylas is usually explained as meaning 'origin uncertain' and is most often linked with English tradition.

How do you pronounce Cylas?

It's commonly said SIE-liss /ˈsie.liss/.

Is Cylas a boy or girl name?

In this batch and in recent U.S. usage data, Cylas is used as a boy name.

How popular is Cylas?

In 2024, Cylas ranked #2748 in the U.S. for boys, with 47 births recorded.