Skylah
Skylah is a girl's name of English origin.
Meaning
Scholar or modern reference to the sky.
Origin and history
Skylah is a modern phonetic spelling variation of Skyler or Skyla, ultimately derived from the Dutch surname Schuyler. It has gained steady traction in the United States since the late 1990s as a creative feminine name. Today, it offers a contemporary sound with nature-inspired imagery.
Popularity in the United States
2,917 babies in the United States have been named Skylah since 1880. It ranks #3284 all-time. Among babies born since 2020 it ranks #1496.
States where it is most popular
- NY (26.6 %)
- FL (11.2 %)
- TX (10.3 %)
- CA (9.1 %)
- GA (7.4 %)
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 | 0 |
| 1960-1970 | 0 |
| 1970-1980 | 0 |
| 1980-1990 | 0 |
| 1990-2000 | 107 |
| 2000-2010 | 634 |
| 2010-2019 | 1,568 |
| 2020-2029 | 608 |
Nicknames
Sky, Skye
Fun facts
- Despite its modern nature-sounding feel, the name traces back to the Dutch surname Schuyler, meaning scholar.
- The addition of the trailing 'h' is a common modern American naming trend used to soften the written appearance.