Skyla

At a Glance

Meaning

Scholar (inherited from Skyler/Schuyler)

Origin

English (20th-century coinage, shortened from Skyler)

Gender

Girl

Pronunciation

SKY-lahListen

Skyla (pronounced SKY-lah) has a light, airy sound that fits right in with free-spirited, nature-inspired, clean, modern names for girls. Though many parents assume it means 'sky,' it's actually a 20th-century English name shortened from Skyler, tracing back to the Dutch surname Schuyler, which means 'scholar.' The sky-sound connection is just a coincidence, not where the name comes from.

Meaning & Origin of Skyla

Meaning: Scholar (inherited from Skyler/Schuyler).

Origin: English (20th-century coinage, shortened from Skyler).

A common claim: Skyla is popularly believed to mean 'sky' Actually: Skyla doesn't come directly from the word 'sky' – that connection is just a coincidence of sound. It's a shortened form of Skyler, from the Dutch surname Schuyler, meaning 'scholar.'

Source: Wiktionary.

How to Pronounce Skyla

Popularity of Skyla

Skyla was most popular in 2012, ranking #504 nationally with 604 babies given the name; by 2024 it had slipped to #850, with 318 babies named Skyla that year.

Names Like Skyla

These names share Skyla’s style, era or origin.

• Dove
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FAQ

What does the name Skyla mean?

Scholar (inherited from Skyler/Schuyler). (Source: Wiktionary)

How do you pronounce Skyla?

Skyla is pronounced SKY-lah (IPA: /ˈskaɪlə/).

Is Skyla a popular name right now?

Skyla peaked at #504 in 2012 and is ranked #850 as of 2024. (U.S. Social Security Administration data, 1959–2024.)

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