Vilas is a unisex given name of Sanskrit origin, meaning 'a grove of trees'. It is often used as both a boys' and girls' name in India, but its usage has also spread to other countries due to migration patterns. The name Vilas gained prominence in the Indian subcontinent during the medieval period and continues to be popular among families seeking unique yet meaningful names for their children. In some regions, it is also used as a surname or title.
Vilas was quite popular in 1914 with 6 births that year, but it experienced a brief boom in popularity between 1915 and 1920 with an additional 8 births during those years. Altogether, there were 14 babies named Vilas born during this period.