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Silka

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Pronounced SIL-kah /ˈsɪl.kə/Medium

Meaning: A form of the German Silke, itself a Low German pet form of Cecilia ('blind; sixth'); the sound also echoes the word 'silk.' Soft and short.Low

In 30 seconds: A soft, silky-sounding name: Silka springs from Silke, a German form of Cecilia (said 'SIL-kah'). Sleek and short.
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Origin LowGerman, English
MeaningA form of the German Silke, itself a Low German pet form of Cecilia ('blind; sixth'); the sound also echoes the word 'silk.' Soft and short.
U.S. rank (2019)#15306 ↗ Rising
2019 U.S. births6 girls (0.00% of U.S. girls)
Peak year1998
Total births (all-time)≈ 63

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

peak 199819922019

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

Silka is a form of the German Silke, a Low German pet form of Cecilia ('blind; sixth'); the sound also brushes 'silk.' Soft and short, it is rare in the U.S. (said 'SIL-kah').

It appears only rarely in U.S. data, more familiar in German-speaking lands. Rare, sleek, and short.

Did you know? Silka grows from the German Silke — a pet form of Cecilia — and its sound also echoes 'silk,' making it sleek and short (said 'SIL-kah').
Overall data confidence 40%
References — Silka — German Silke/Cecilia; 'silk' echo

Variations

SilkeSilkeZilka

Nicknames

SiliSilk

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Silka mean?

Silka is a form of the German Silke, a pet form of Cecilia; its sound also echoes 'silk.'

How do you pronounce Silka?

It's said SIL-kah /ˈsɪl.kə/ — 2 syllables, stress on the first.

Is Silka a boy or girl name?

Silka is a girl's name.

How popular is Silka?

Silka is a rare name in the U.S.

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