The moon; or a variant of Selah meaning pause
Sayla is a name with multiple potential roots. It is often considered a modern phonetic variant of the Hebrew Selah, a musical term in the Psalms, or a variation of the Turkish name Sila, meaning 'reunion'. In some contexts, it is associated with the moon or a peaceful celestial presence.
Less common today
Sayla isn't in the latest US Top 1000. It last peaked at #2,222 in 2024.
US births per 5-year period, 1990–present (SSA data).
A prominent pilot and character in the Gundam franchise · Mobile Suit Gundam
