Silas
Aramaic boy's name meaning “prayed for”
- Gender
- Boy
- Origin
- Aramaic
- Meaning
- prayed for
- Syllables
- 2
- Letters
- 5
- US rank (2023)
- #81
- Born in 2023
- 4,097
- Peak year
- 2023 (#81)
Meaning & origin
Silas comes through Greek and Latin from an Aramaic name related to Saul, 'asked for' or 'prayed for'. It is sometimes also linked to the Latin Silvanus, 'of the forest'.
Is Silas an Aramaic name?
Yes — Silas is an Aramaic name meaning "prayed for". Silas comes through Greek and Latin from an Aramaic name related to Saul, 'asked for' or 'prayed for'. It is sometimes also linked to the Latin Silvanus, 'of the forest'. You may also see it described as biblical, which refer to the same root.
Popularity
In the latest US data, Silas ranked #81 for boys. It has held remarkably steady over the past decade — a dependable classic.
In 2023, 4,097 US boys were given the name Silas.
US popularity rank over time
Peaked at #81 in 2023
“Unranked” means Silas was outside the US top 1,000 that year.
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How to spell Silas
Silas is spelled S-I-L-A-S — 5 letters and 2 syllables.
Silas: frequently asked questions
What does the name Silas mean?
Silas is a Aramaic name meaning "prayed for". Silas comes through Greek and Latin from an Aramaic name related to Saul, 'asked for' or 'prayed for'. It is sometimes also linked to the Latin Silvanus, 'of the forest'.
Where does the name Silas come from?
Silas is of Aramaic origin. Silas comes through Greek and Latin from an Aramaic name related to Saul, 'asked for' or 'prayed for'. It is sometimes also linked to the Latin Silvanus, 'of the forest'.
Is Silas a boy or a girl name?
Silas is most commonly a boy's name.
How many babies are named Silas?
In 2023, 4,097 US boys were given the name Silas.
Is Silas a popular name, and is it rising or falling?
In the latest US data, Silas ranked #81 for boys. It has held remarkably steady over the past decade — a dependable classic.
How do you spell Silas?
Silas is spelled S-I-L-A-S — 5 letters.
How common is the name Silas?
In 2023, 4,097 US boys were given the name Silas. In the latest US data, Silas ranked #81 for boys. It has held remarkably steady over the past decade — a dependable classic.
Is Silas an Aramaic name?
Yes — Silas is an Aramaic name meaning "prayed for". Silas comes through Greek and Latin from an Aramaic name related to Saul, 'asked for' or 'prayed for'. It is sometimes also linked to the Latin Silvanus, 'of the forest'. You may also see it described as biblical, which refer to the same root.
What does Silas mean in Aramaic?
In Aramaic, Silas means "prayed for". Silas comes through Greek and Latin from an Aramaic name related to Saul, 'asked for' or 'prayed for'. It is sometimes also linked to the Latin Silvanus, 'of the forest'.
Is Silas a biblical name?
Silas is usually classified as Aramaic, and biblical belongs to that same tradition — so yes, it is commonly described as biblical too. It means "prayed for".