Of the forest; man of the woods
Cilas is a rare variant of Silas, which is derived from the Latin name Silvanus. It refers to the Roman god of the forests and trees, symbolizing a deep connection to nature. While Silas is popular, the 'C' spelling offers a unique, modern twist on the ancient root.
Less common today
Cilas isn't in the latest US Top 1000. It last peaked at #8,050 in 2017.
US births per 5-year period, 1990βpresent (SSA data).