Sila
A girls’ name of Sanskrit origin, meaning strength or virtue.
Sila by the numbers
In 2025, 5 babies in England and Wales were named Sila. In the US, 29 were, though that figure is from 2017, the most recent full year we hold.
It is used at about the same rate on both sides of the Atlantic.
Its best year in America so far is the most recent one on record, which means it was still climbing when the records end.
Spelled almost the same
Other names in the records within a letter or two of Sila. Close spellings are not always related names, but they are usually worth seeing together.
Sounds like Sila
Names that are said the same way as Sila, however they are written. Sounding alike does not mean they share a history.
Other names that mean purity
Like Sila, each of these has purity in its meaning. Different names, different histories, the same idea.
Other names that mean strength
Like Sila, each of these has strength in its meaning. Different names, different histories, the same idea.
- Aubreyelf ruler; noble strength6,029 in the US (2017)
- Audreynoble strength4,820 in the US (2017)
- GabriellaGod is my strength; form of Gabriel3,862 in the US (2017)
- Emersonson of Emery, brave power3,275 in the US (2017)
- Valentinastrong, healthy3,027 in the US (2017)
- Emerybrave, powerful; industrious ruler2,983 in the US (2017)
Names about as common as Sila
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