Saila

Meaning of Saila

Saila glides across the tongue like a golden sail catching the sun, a name born in the crisp air of Finland and sealed with the ancient strength of Sanskrit’s mountains. In Finland, it dances as a lyrical twist on Cecilia—whispered under northern lights—while in South Asia “Saila” stands proud, meaning “mountain,” a timeless witness to centuries of wind and stone. Though it’s a rare jewel in the American playground (just eight newborn Sailas in 2024, ranking her at 942), that scarcity only adds to her charm. Like a secret map to hidden harbors, Saila invites warmth, resilience and a touch of wanderlust into every life she graces.

Pronunciation

English

• Pronunced as SAY-luh (/seɪˈlə/)

Finnish

• Pronunced as SIGH-lah (/səiˈlə/)

• Samira
• Sela
• Salma
• Saira
• Selah
• Sahira