Skyla
girl name#983 in 2025Skyla entered the US charts in 1959, peaked at #504 in 2012, ranks #983 today — a name gently stepping back from its peak.
Popularity 1959–2025
#983
rank today
#504
peak (2012)
257
babies in 2025
falling
a name gently stepping back from its peak
Rank by decade
| Decade | Average rank |
|---|---|
| 1950s | #4625 |
| 1960s | #5780 |
| 1970s | #5339 |
| 1980s | #3395 |
| 1990s | #1359 |
| 2000s | #603 |
| 2010s | #543 |
| 2020s | #777 |
Strongest states
Over the last decade, Skyla has been most popular in CA, FL, NY.
Living bearers
About 14,000 people named Skyla are estimated to be alive in the US today.
The typical Skyla alive today was born around 2010, making them about 15 years old.
Estimated from official SSA birth records and life tables.
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Frequently asked questions
- How popular is the name Skyla in 2025?
- Skyla ranks #983 among US girl names in 2025, with 257 babies given the name.
- When was the name Skyla most popular?
- Skyla peaked in 2012, reaching #504 among US girl names.
- Will my child share the name Skyla with classmates?
- Skyla will almost certainly be the only one in school.
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