Skyla Name Meaning, Origin and Popularity
Skyla is predominantly used for girls. The statistics below show this exact spelling in official U.S. records.
How Do You Spell Skyla?
Skyla is spelled S-K-Y-L-A. The name has 5 letters.
Skyla at a Glance
- Usage
- Predominantly used for girls
- Meaning
- The meaning of Skyla is uncertain; it may derive from the English word “sky” combined with a feminine suffix.
- Origin
- Skyla is associated with modern English naming patterns that combine natural elements and suffixes to form feminine names.
- Pronunciation
- SKY-lah · 2 syllables
Skyla Popularity in 2025
Rank#983
Recorded Births257
- Girls usage fell 135 places to #983 and recorded 62 fewer births compared with 2024.
Figures reflect this exact spelling in the latest available U.S. Social Security Administration records. See the complete year-by-year trend.
What Does the Name Skyla Mean?
The meaning of Skyla is uncertain; it may derive from the English word “sky” combined with a feminine suffix.
Origin: Skyla is associated with modern English naming patterns that combine natural elements and suffixes to form feminine names.
How Do You Pronounce Skyla?
PronunciationSKY-lah
Syllables2
What Is the History of the Name Skyla?
- History
- Skyla has become increasingly popular in recent decades in English-speaking countries.
Skyla Popularity by Year
The table below shows the most recent available records for this exact spelling from 2002 through 2025. Use the full history page to explore every recorded year.
| Year | Usage Category | Recorded Births | National Rank |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | Girls | 257 | #983 |
| 2024 | Girls | 319 | #848 |
| 2023 | Girls | 346 | #808 |
| 2022 | Girls | 380 | #758 |
| 2021 | Girls | 471 | #629 |
| 2020 | Girls | 458 | #633 |
| 2019 | Girls | 531 | #573 |
| 2018 | Girls | 560 | #555 |
| 2017 | Girls | 553 | #557 |
| 2016 | Girls | 570 | #547 |
| 2015 | Girls | 564 | #550 |
| 2014 | Girls | 583 | #533 |
| 2013 | Girls | 552 | #538 |
| 2012 | Girls | 605 | #504 |
| 2011 | Girls | 568 | #516 |
| 2010 | Girls | 527 | #554 |
| 2009 | Girls | 561 | #537 |
| 2008 | Girls | 523 | #597 |
| 2007 | Girls | 474 | #629 |
| 2006 | Girls | 487 | #597 |
| 2005 | Girls | 508 | #564 |
| 2004 | Girls | 481 | #585 |
| 2003 | Girls | 429 | #625 |
| 2002 | Girls | 418 | #612 |
When Was Skyla Most Popular?
Peak years are based on the highest recorded birth totals for this exact spelling and usage category. They are ordered by birth count, not chronologically.
2012 · Girls
605 recorded births
National rank #504
2014 · Girls
583 recorded births
National rank #533
2016 · Girls
570 recorded births
National rank #547
2011 · Girls
568 recorded births
National rank #516
Where Skyla Ranked Highest in 2025
State rankings are calculated separately for girls and boys within each state. The SSA omits state-level names recorded fewer than five times, so low visible counts can still represent a relatively high state rank.
Top States for Girls
| State | Rank | Recorded Births |
|---|---|---|
| MN | #540 | 9 |
| WI | #564 | 8 |
| OH | #711 | 13 |
| NC | #729 | 13 |
| FL | #735 | 22 |
| MI | #787 | 9 |
| NY | #829 | 19 |
| NJ | #846 | 8 |