Silas
Pronunciation: [ s-EYEL-uhs ]
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A distinctive girl name with a rare, memorable quality.
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Silas first appeared in US Social Security records in 2004.
Over 172 babies have been named Silas in the United States since SSA records began.
Today, Silas is rising quickly in popularity , currently ranked #7,305 for girl names in the US .
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- Gender
- Girl
- Popularity Rank
- #7,305
- Total SSA Count
- 16
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Silas is also used as a boy name, ranked #81.
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About the Name Silas
Silas is a girl name .
Is Silas a boy or girl name? Silas is used as both a girl and boy name. As a girl name, it ranks #7,305 in popularity. As a boy name, it ranks #81. Silas is more commonly used as a boy name.
Silas is currently ranked #7,305 in popularity for girl names in the United States.
Common nicknames for Silas include Sil, Siy, Siie, and Silkins. These shorter forms provide casual alternatives while keeping the elegance of the full name.
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Sources
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