Ksana vs Silayah

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Ksana

Girl #40,067 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"hospitality, stranger-friend"

Origin: Greek

Cultural Roots

Ukrainian Russian Eastern European

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#40,067
Total SSA Count
5
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Ksyu, Sanya, Ksana

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Silayah

Girl #40,130 Most Popular 3 Syllables

Meaning

"longing for home, connection"

Origin: Turkish/Bosnian

Cultural Roots

American English

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#40,130
Total SSA Count
5
Syllables
3
Nicknames
Sila, Layah, Sia

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Popularity Comparison

Ksana Rank #40,067
Silayah Rank #40,130

Ksana is more popular, ranked #40067 vs #40130 for Silayah.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Ksana ___

  • Ksana Sofia
  • Ksana Elena
  • Ksana Maria
  • Ksana Natalia
  • Ksana Vera

Silayah ___

  • Silayah Grace
  • Silayah Rose
  • Silayah Marie
  • Silayah Joy
  • Silayah Renee

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Ksana

Lara Nadia Mila Alexei Ivan

If you choose Silayah

Aaliyah Zara Malia Jaylen Nyla

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Ksana or Silayah more popular?

Ksana is more popular, ranked #40067 compared to Silayah at #40130 in the United States.

What do Ksana and Silayah mean?

Ksana means "hospitality, stranger-friend" (Greek origin). Silayah means "longing for home, connection" (Turkish/Bosnian origin).

Are Ksana and Silayah boy or girl names?

Ksana is primarily a girl name. Silayah is primarily a girl name.

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