Sila

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Sila Pronunciation

Sila is pronounced SHEE-lah /ˈʃi.lɑ/Medium

Meaning: From Turkish Şıla/Sıla — 'a return home; rain after drought; the beloved homeland'; also Sanskrit shila, 'virtue, good conduct'; routes layeredLow

In 30 seconds: A return home; rain after drought: Sila is Turkish for 'a longed-for homecoming'. Soft, evocative, and warm (said 'SHEE-lah').

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Origin LowTurkish, Sanskrit

MeaningFrom Turkish Şıla/Sıla — 'a return home; rain after drought; the beloved homeland'; also Sanskrit shila, 'virtue, good conduct'; routes layered

U.S. rank (2024)#5567 ↘ Falling

2024 U.S. births23 girls (0.00% of U.S. girls)

Peak year2018

Total births (all-time)≈ 473

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

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

History & Origin

Sila comes from the Turkish Sıla/Şıla — 'a return to one's homeland; a longed-for reunion with home; the welcome first rain on parched soil'. It also reads as the Sanskrit shila, 'virtue, good conduct, character' (routes layered, which we note). A soft, evocative name across Turkey and beyond (the Ş is said 'sh', so 'SHEE-lah'; the plain S spelling may be said 'SEE-lah').

In the U.S. it appears in Turkish families. Rare, a-return-home at the root, and evocative.

Did you know? Sıla (Şıla) means 'a return to one's homeland; a longed-for reunion; the first rain on dry soil' in Turkish — and Sanskrit shila means 'virtue, good conduct' — a soft, evocative name (the routes are layered, which we note; said 'SHEE-lah').

Overall data confidence 55%

Turkish references — Sıla — routes layered

Variations

SılaŞılaShila

Themes & Styles

Uncertain Sanskrit Turkish

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Frequently Asked

How do you pronounce Sila?

Sila is pronounced SHEE-lah (/ˈʃi.lɑ/). Press play above to hear Sila said aloud.

How do you say Sila?

Sila is said SHEE-lah (/ˈʃi.lɑ/). Press play above to hear Sila said aloud.

What does the name Sila mean?

Sila is Turkish for 'a return home; a longed-for reunion; rain after drought', and Sanskrit for 'virtue'; the routes are layered.

Is Sila a boy or girl name?

Sila is a girl's name.

How popular is Sila?

Sila is a rare name in the U.S.