Moon or heavenly
Cyla is a modern name with multiple possible roots. It is often considered a variant of Selah, meaning 'pause' or 'praise' in Hebrew, or a diminutive of Priscilla or Cecilia, which relate to 'ancient' or 'blind.' In some contexts, it is interpreted as a variation of the Greek name Selene, referring to the moon.
Less common today
Cyla isn't in the latest US Top 1000. It last peaked at #6,601 in 2002.
US births per 5-year period, 1990–present (SSA data).
