Cylas is a unique and distinct given name of Latin origin, derived from the Latin word 'caelum', which means 'heaven'. The name Cylas is believed to have been first used by the Romans as an adjective meaning 'of heaven' or 'celestial'. Over time, it evolved into a masculine given name, reflecting its heavenly and celestial origins. In some variations of the name, such as Celso, it may also be associated with the Latin word 'caelsius', which means 'warm'. However, the most common interpretation of Cylas is that it signifies a connection to heaven or the heavens above.
The name Cylas has seen a significant increase in popularity since its first recorded birth in 1996 with only 5 occurrences. By 2008, there was already a notable rise to 26 births that year. The peak of the name's popularity appears to have been reached in 2013 and 2014 with 72 and 70 births respectively. However, since then, the number of births has steadily decreased, reaching a recent low of 45 births in both 2021 and 2022. Despite this decline, Cylas remains a name with a substantial total of 922 births between 1996 and 2023.