Skyla
20th-century invention, shortened from Skyler.
Every Skyla since 1959 — 14,344 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.
The story of Skyla
Skyla is uncommon for girls in the United States, ranked #986 in 2025 with 257 babies given the name. It is currently declining compared with a decade ago.
Since 1959, 14,344 American babies have been named Skyla. Its peak came in 2012, when 605 newborns received the name — the signature sound of the 2010s.
The chart above shows the full history: the popularity view (births per 1,000 babies) is the honest comparison across generations, since total US births have changed enormously since 1880. Switch to the rank view to see where Skyla stood among all girls' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.
Skyla year by year
Every year since 2001, and five-year steps back to 1880. Rank is within each sex.
| Year | Girls | Girls rank |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 257 | #986 |
| 2024 | 319 | #850 |
| 2023 | 346 | #809 |
| 2022 | 380 | #759 |
| 2021 | 471 | #629 |
| 2020 | 458 | #633 |
| 2019 | 531 | #575 |
| 2018 | 560 | #555 |
| 2017 | 553 | #558 |
| 2016 | 570 | #548 |
| 2015 | 564 | #551 |
| 2014 | 583 | #535 |
| 2013 | 552 | #539 |
| 2012 | 605 | #504 |
| 2011 | 568 | #517 |
| 2010 | 527 | #555 |
| 2009 | 561 | #538 |
| 2008 | 523 | #597 |
| 2007 | 474 | #629 |
| 2006 | 487 | #597 |
| 2005 | 508 | #566 |
| 2004 | 481 | #587 |
| 2003 | 429 | #626 |
| 2002 | 418 | #613 |
| 2001 | 406 | #620 |
| 2000 | 364 | #666 |
| 1995 | 117 | #1,409 |
| 1990 | 113 | #1,406 |
| 1985 | 18 | #4,436 |
| 1980 | 22 | #3,708 |
| 1975 | 10 | #5,918 |
| 1970 | 9 | #5,754 |
| 1965 | 6 | #6,426 |
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Frequently asked questions
What does the name Skyla mean?
20th-century invention, shortened from Skyler.
How popular is the name Skyla in 2025?
Skyla ranked #986 among girls' names in the United States in 2025, with 257 babies given the name, according to Social Security Administration data.
How many people are named Skyla?
14,344 babies have been named Skyla in the United States since 1959, based on Social Security card applications.
When was the name Skyla most popular?
Skyla peaked in 2012, when 605 newborns received the name.
Is Skyla a boy or girl name?
Skyla is overwhelmingly a girl's name — 100% of babies with the name.
Is the name Skyla rising or falling?
Skyla is declining — less popular now than a decade ago.