How Many People Are Named Sila?

Complete statistics for the name Sila: rarity score, gender breakdown, age distribution, historical popularity, worldwide data, meaning and origin.

Sila
Very Rare
Sanskrit

Sila means 'will' or 'determination' in Sanskrit, making it a name rich in purpose. Only 1 in 702,724 Americans have this name, with just 470 people named Sila alive today. The majority, 99%, are under 30, highlighting its status as a truly modern name.

~406
Living in US
1 in 816,378
Americans
2018
Peak Year

📖 Meaning & Origin

💬
Meaning
Will, determination
🌐
Origin
Sanskrit
🔢
Numerology
Life Path 5
Personality Traits
Determined Resilient
5
Life Path Number

Life path number 5 represents freedom, adventure, and change.

🌍 Worldwide Usage

274,050
Worldwide Bearers
#3,835
Global Rank
🇮🇳 India
195,242
🇳🇵 Nepal
24,920
🇹🇭 Thailand
9,768
🇰🇪 Kenya
9,267
🇮🇩 Indonesia
6,003
🇧🇩 Bangladesh
5,132
🇵🇬 Papua New Guinea
3,876
🇹🇿 Tanzania
3,302
🇨🇩 DR Congo
2,424
🇪🇬 Egypt
1,974

⚥ Gender Distribution

♂ Male
0 (0%)
♀ Female
470 (100%)

📊 Births by Age Group

Avg Cohort Age: 11
468
Would be under 30 (99%)
5
Would be 30–60 (1%)
0
Would be over 60 (0%)

All 473 recorded US births for this name, grouped by the age those individuals would be today. Not adjusted for survival, so the number living today is lower (see the living estimate above).

📈 Popularity Over Time

Peak: 2018

Annual US births from SSA records  ·  Trend: Rising

🏆 Name Scorecard

Popularity
79
Classic Feel
10
Modern Appeal
100
International
100

Scores 0–100 based on statistical analysis of US and worldwide name frequency

📜 Sila Through the Generations

Sila has seen a steady rise in popularity, peaking in 2018 with 43 births. Today, most people named Sila are young, with 468 under 30 years old. This generational shift suggests that Sila is favored among parents looking for a unique, contemporary name.

📍 State Distribution (Top 10)

New York 32
California 17
Illinois 16
Michigan 11
Florida 7

⭐ Famous People Named Sila

Sıla is a Turkish feminine name. It has a meaning of "reunite with relatives and loved ones who live in the birthplace/hometown". Notable people with the name include:…

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✨ Similar Names to Sila

🌿 Related Names by Origin

Other names sharing Sila's Sanskrit roots

📄 About the Name Sila

How Many People Have the Name Sila?

Based on Social Security Administration birth records and age-adjusted survival modeling, approximately 406 people in the United States currently share the name Sila. That works out to roughly 1 in every 816,378 Americans, placing it in the Very Rare category.

Is Sila a Common or Rare Name?

Sila is classified as Very Rare. The rarity scale runs from Very Common (shared by millions) through Common, Uncommon, Rare, and Very Rare. Understanding where a name sits helps parents gauge uniqueness, genealogists narrow down records, and individuals settle debates about their own name's distinctiveness.

What Does the Name Sila Mean?

Sila means "will, determination" and comes from Sanskrit origins. The name carries a life-path numerology number of 5.

Gender Breakdown

Of all recorded bearers of Sila in SSA data, approximately 0% are male and 100% are female.

When Was Sila Most Popular?

The name Sila reached peak popularity in 2018, with 43 babies registered that year. Current trend: Rising.

How Is This Data Calculated?

All figures are statistical estimates, not exact government headcounts. The underlying data comes from the SSA National Baby Names dataset. Full methodology is explained on the methodology page.

❓ Frequently Asked Questions

How many people are named Sila?

Approximately 406 people named Sila live in the United States today. All-time US births on record total 406. That works out to roughly 1 in 816,378 Americans.

Is Sila a rare name?

Sila is classified as Very Rare in the United States. Approximately 1 in every 816,378 Americans has this name.

What does the name Sila mean?

Sila means "will, determination" and comes from Sanskrit origins.

Is Sila more male or female?

Based on SSA records, 0% of people named Sila are male and 100% are female.

When was Sila most popular?

Sila peaked in 2018 with 43 births that year. Current trend: Rising.

How accurate are these statistics?

All figures are statistical estimates based on SSA birth records and age-adjusted modeling. See the methodology page for full details.

Disclaimer: All results are statistical estimates based on aggregated SSA birth records and modeling. Not exact counts of individuals. Data source: SSA National Baby Names dataset.
Quick Stats
Living in US406
All-Time Births406
1 in X1 in 816,378
RarityVery Rare
GenderFemale
Avg Age11
Peak Year2018
World Rank#3,835
Male %0%
Female %100%

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Powered by the SSA National Baby Names dataset, birth registrations from 1880 to present.

All counts are statistical estimates. See the methodology page.