Cylas vs Koi

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Cylas

Boy #2,759 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"of the forest, woodland dweller"

Origin: Latin (Silvanus)

Cultural Roots

American English

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#2,759
Total SSA Count
47
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Cy

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Koi

Boy #2,684 Most Popular 1 Syllable

Meaning

"love, romantic feeling"

Origin: Japanese

Cultural Roots

Japanese American Hawaiian

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#2,684
Total SSA Count
49
Syllables
1
Formality
Casual

Playground Safety Score

✓ All Clear
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Popularity Comparison

Cylas Rank #2,759
Koi Rank #2,684

Koi is more popular, ranked #2684 vs #2759 for Cylas.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Cylas ___

  • Cylas James
  • Cylas Lee
  • Cylas Alexander
  • Cylas River
  • Cylas Grant

Koi ___

  • Koi River
  • Koi Blue
  • Koi James
  • Koi Lee
  • Koi Finn
  • Koi Reef

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Cylas

Silas Cyrus Everett Iris Elara

If you choose Koi

Kai Reef Cove Marina River

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Cylas or Koi more popular?

Koi is more popular, ranked #2684 compared to Cylas at #2759 in the United States.

What do Cylas and Koi mean?

Cylas means "of the forest, woodland dweller" (Latin (Silvanus) origin). Koi means "love, romantic feeling" (Japanese origin).

Are Cylas and Koi boy or girl names?

Cylas is primarily a boy name. Koi is primarily a boy name.

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