Skylah
Every Skylah since 1991 — 2,917 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.
The story of Skylah
Skylah is rare for girls in the United States, ranked #2,323 in 2025 with 79 babies given the name. It is currently declining compared with a decade ago.
Since 1991, 2,917 American babies have been named Skylah. Its peak came in 2016, when 178 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 Skylah stood among all girls' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.
Skylah year by year
Every year since 2001, and five-year steps back to 1880. Rank is within each sex.
| Year | Girls | Girls rank |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 79 | #2,323 |
| 2024 | 57 | #2,924 |
| 2023 | 110 | #1,833 |
| 2022 | 124 | #1,691 |
| 2021 | 123 | #1,693 |
| 2020 | 115 | #1,750 |
| 2019 | 165 | #1,371 |
| 2018 | 177 | #1,291 |
| 2017 | 155 | #1,457 |
| 2016 | 178 | #1,335 |
| 2015 | 172 | #1,380 |
| 2014 | 165 | #1,398 |
| 2013 | 153 | #1,464 |
| 2012 | 143 | #1,548 |
| 2011 | 130 | #1,652 |
| 2010 | 130 | #1,646 |
| 2009 | 104 | #2,003 |
| 2008 | 88 | #2,249 |
| 2007 | 63 | #2,886 |
| 2006 | 56 | #3,050 |
| 2005 | 64 | #2,669 |
| 2004 | 62 | #2,674 |
| 2003 | 59 | #2,701 |
| 2002 | 50 | #2,970 |
| 2001 | 50 | #2,916 |
| 2000 | 38 | #3,512 |
| 1995 | 8 | #10,394 |
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Frequently asked questions
How popular is the name Skylah in 2025?
Skylah ranked #2,323 among girls' names in the United States in 2025, with 79 babies given the name, according to Social Security Administration data.
How many people are named Skylah?
2,917 babies have been named Skylah in the United States since 1991, based on Social Security card applications.
When was the name Skylah most popular?
Skylah peaked in 2016, when 178 newborns received the name.
Is Skylah a boy or girl name?
Skylah is overwhelmingly a girl's name — 100% of babies with the name.
Is the name Skylah rising or falling?
Skylah is declining — less popular now than a decade ago.