Forest or wood; of the woods
Sylah is a modern phonetic variant of the Latin name Sila or Silas, which is derived from Silvanus. It shares its roots with the name Sylvia, referring to a person of the forest. The 'h' ending adds a contemporary, soft flair popular in current American naming trends.
Less common today
Sylah isn't in the latest US Top 1000. It last peaked at #8,340 in 2024.
US births per 5-year period, 1990–present (SSA data).
