Skyla
Skyla is a girl's name of Dutch origin.
Meaning
Scholar, or related to the sky.
Origin and history
Skyla is a modern feminine name derived either as an Anglicized variation of the Dutch name Schuyler or from the vocabulary word 'sky'. It gained popularity in the late 20th and early 21st centuries in the United States. Today, it remains a relatively well-used contemporary choice for modern parents.
Popularity in the United States
14,344 babies in the United States have been named Skyla since 1880. It ranks #1311 all-time. Among babies born since 2020 it ranks #731.
States where it is most popular
- NY (9.4 %)
- CA (9.1 %)
- TX (8.3 %)
- FL (8.2 %)
- MA (4.5 %)
Trends by decade
| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1880-1890 | 0 |
| 1890-1900 | 0 |
| 1900-1910 | 0 |
| 1910-1920 | 0 |
| 1920-1930 | 0 |
| 1930-1940 | 0 |
| 1940-1950 | 0 |
| 1950-1960 | 8 |
| 1960-1970 | 46 |
| 1970-1980 | 99 |
| 1980-1990 | 281 |
| 1990-2000 | 1,415 |
| 2000-2010 | 4,651 |
| 2010-2019 | 5,613 |
| 2020-2029 | 2,231 |
Famous people named Skyla
- Skyla Jay: singer, songwriter
Fun facts
- Skyla ultimately stems from the Dutch surname Schuyler, which brought the meaning of 'scholar' or 'protection' into English usage.
- Its phonetic similarity to the English word 'sky' helped boost its popularity as a modern nature-inspired name.