Skyla

Skyla is a girl's name of English origin. Its meaning is not recorded in the standard references we check — we would rather tell you that plainly than guess. In 2024 it was given to 318 girls in the United States.

Skyla at a glance

Gender
Girl name
Origin
English & American
Meaning
Not recorded in standard references

About the name Skyla

Skyla belongs to the English & American tradition. Its roots are documented, even though its precise meaning is not recorded in the standard references — an honest gap we prefer to a confident guess.

In the United States, Skyla first appears in Social Security records in 1959. It climbed to its best-ever rank of #504 in 2012, and in 2024 318 babies received the name — 14,080 in total since 1880. Those are the official counts, not estimates.

Skyla in US records

First recorded (US)
1959
Best US rank
#504 in 2012
Peak year
2012
Babies named Skyla in 2024
318
Total since 1880
14,080

Skyla in England & Wales records

First recorded (since 1996)
1996
Best rank
#139 in 2015
Babies named Skyla in 2025
117
Total since 1996
4,284

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Frequently asked questions

What does the name Skyla mean?

The meaning of Skyla is not recorded in the standard references we check. Rather than repeat an unsourced claim, we leave it open — its English origin is documented, but its exact meaning is not.

Is Skyla a boy or girl name?

Skyla is a girl name. In 2024, 318 babies received the name in the US.

What origin is the name Skyla?

Skyla comes from the English & American tradition.

How popular is the name Skyla?

Skyla first appears in US records in 1959. Its best-ever ranking was #504 in 2012, and 318 babies were given the name in 2024.

This profile is built from the US Social Security Administration's public baby-names data — see the source. Its meaning is not recorded in the standard references we check. If you spot an error, write to [email protected].