Skyla
How to say it: SKY-luh · /ˈskaɪlə/
Modern variant of Skye/Skylar; likely influenced by Dutch 'schuyler' (scholar) or evoking the sky.
Skyla was the 756th most popular girls’ name in the United States in 2025, given to 257 babies (Social Security Administration). Its busiest decade was the 2010s, its births are down about 54% in ten years, and it is projected to slip to #1,022 by 2030.
Updated · SSA 2025 data, published May 2026 · How we compute these figures
Key facts
| Rank among girls’ names, 2025 | #756 |
|---|---|
| Babies born in 2025 | 257 |
| Share of births | 1 in 9,867 |
| Peak decade | 2010s |
| Change over 10 years | −54% |
| Projected rank for 2030 (estimate) | #1,022 |
Sources: Social Security Administration (SSA). How we compute these figures.
Its life, decade by decade
Newcomer Skyla gathered almost all of its history in recent decades. Its best years came in the 2010s, holding close to that level now before a likely dip.
What goes with it
Light and airy with crisp breath, Skyla carries a nature mood tied to sky and light. Wren pairs nicely in style.
Nicknames
- Sky
Other spellings
Honouring a Skyla in the family
In the classroom
In a class of 25 children born in 2025, the chance that another child is called Skyla is about under 1 in 200.
Around the world
This spelling is used in Dutch, English, French.
England and Wales: #368.
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