Recent in Baby
When Baby Resists SolidsWhen Baby Resists SolidsBaby Biting TipsBaby Biting Tips5 Tips To Help Prevent Highchair Injuries5 Tips To Help Prevent Highchair InjuriesWhen Baby and Pet MeetWhen Baby and Pet MeetTreatments for ColicTreatments for ColicBaby Milestones – The First YearBaby Milestones – The First YearTips for Relieving Teething PainTips for Relieving Teething PainBenefits of Making Your Own Baby FoodBenefits of Making Your Own Baby Food

Home › Baby Names Directory › Silias

Silias

♂ Boy

How to Pronounce Silias

Pronounced SIL-ee-us /ˈsɪl.i.əs/Medium

Meaning: A form of Silas, tracing either to the Latin Silvanus, 'of the forest,' or the Aramaic/Hebrew route behind 'asked for.' Silas was a companion of the apostle Paul. Routes layered.Low

In 30 seconds: A soft form of Silas: Silias touches 'of the forest' and 'asked for' (said 'SIL-ee-us'). Classic and gentle.
💕 Browse more names
🍼
Essentials for baby
Baby care from Dr. Talbot’s
Bottles, diapering, bath and nasal care — 23 picks.
Dr. Talbot’s · affiliate link
Shop baby essentials
Origin LowLatin, Aramaic
MeaningA form of Silas, tracing either to the Latin Silvanus, 'of the forest,' or the Aramaic/Hebrew route behind 'asked for.' Silas was a companion of the apostle Paul. Routes layered.
🌸
Essentials for mom
What she’ll actually want in week one
Peri-bottle, nursing pads, postpartum ice packs — 29 picks from Dr. Talbot’s.
Dr. Talbot’s · affiliate link
Shop mom essentials

History & Origin

Silias is a form of Silas, tracing to the Latin 'of the forest' or the 'asked for' route, and borne in the New Testament by a companion of Paul. The routes are layered, which we note — rare in the U.S. (said 'SIL-ee-us').

It appears only rarely in the U.S., next to the more common Silas. Rare, classic, and gentle.

Did you know? Silias is a form of Silas — by route either 'of the forest' (Latin Silvanus) or 'asked for' — the name of a companion of the apostle Paul, which we note with respect (said 'SIL-ee-us').
Overall data confidence 40%
References — Silias — Form of Silas; 'of the forest' / 'asked for'

Variations

SilasSylasSillas

Nicknames

SilSi

Famous Bearers

  • Famous bearers coming soon.

If you like Silias…

Silas— the standard form it echoes
Elias— a like biblical -as name
Matthias— a like New Testament name
Tobias— a like classic -ias name

Explore names like Silias

All themes →All meanings →All origins →

Frequently Asked

What does the name Silias mean?

Silias is a form of Silas, meaning 'of the forest' or 'asked for.' The routes are layered, which we note.

How do you pronounce Silias?

It's said SIL-ee-us /ˈsɪl.i.əs/ — three syllables, stress on the first.

Is Silias a boy or girl name?

Silias is used as a boy's name.

How popular is Silias?

Silias is an extremely rare name in the U.S.

💬 Ask Nia