Vilas
Pronunciation: [ v-EEL-ahz ]
Vilas is a boy baby name. Ranked #18,753 in the US, popular nicknames include Vil, Viy, and Vilie.
A distinctive boy name with a rare, memorable quality.
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Meaning & Origin
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Historical Record
Vilas first appeared in US Social Security records in 1952.
Over 16 babies have been named Vilas in the United States since SSA records began.
Today, Vilas is a hidden gem — rare but distinctive , currently ranked #18,753 for boy names in the US .
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Quick Facts
- Gender
- Boy
- Popularity Rank
- #18,753
- Total SSA Count
- 6
Nicknames
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Vilas is also used as a girl name, ranked #17098.
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About the Name Vilas
Vilas is a boy name .
Is Vilas a boy or girl name? Vilas is used as both a boy and girl name. As a boy name, it ranks #18,753 in popularity. As a girl name, it ranks #17,098. Vilas is more commonly used as a girl name.
Vilas is currently ranked #18,753 in popularity for boy names in the United States.
Common nicknames for Vilas include Vil, Viy, and Vilie. These shorter forms provide casual alternatives while keeping the elegance of the full name.
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Sources
- U.S. Social Security Administration — National Baby Names Data (popularity rankings and historical trends)
- NamingEverything editorial research and analysis