How to say it
SKY · la
ˈskaɪ.lə
Feminine
Skyla
Sky
What it means
A modern name blending the English word sky with an -la ending, also read as a form of Skylar.
Skyla is a modern name that reads two ways. On the surface it joins the English word sky with the popular -la ending, giving it an airy, celestial feel. It also sits close to Skylar and Skyler, which come from the Dutch surname Schuyler, 'scholar.' In practice most parents choose Skyla for the sky imagery rather than the scholarly root. It emerged in the late twentieth century and rides the same trend as Skylar and Kayla. Skyla eased to rank 986 in 2025, down from 850.
How to spell Skyla
The standard spelling is Skyla. Common variants include Skylar, Skyler, Skylah, but Skyla is the most widely used form.
Popularity over time
peaked at #504 in 2012, currently #986 in 2025.
Source: U.S. Social Security Administration, names given to at least 5 babies in a year, 1880–2025. Reviewed July 2026. See where the names are moving
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- Pronunciation
SKY-lah, two syllables, stress on the first.
Spelling variants
- Skylar
- Skyler
- Skylah
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Common questions
- What does the name Skyla mean?
- A modern name blending the English word sky with an -la ending, also read as a form of Skylar.
- What does Skyla mean in American English?
- In American English, Skyla means "Sky." Skyla is a modern name that reads two ways. On the surface it joins the English word sky with the popular -la ending, giving it an airy, celestial feel. It also sits close to Skylar and Skyler, which come from the Dutch surname Schuyler, 'scholar.' In practice most parents choose Skyla for the sky imagery rather than the scholarly root. It emerged in the late twentieth century and rides the same trend as Skylar and Kayla. Skyla eased to rank 986 in 2025, down from 850.
- How do you pronounce Skyla?
- Skyla is pronounced ˈskaɪ.lə. Say it as SKY-la, with the stress on the "sky" syllable.
- How do you spell Skyla?
- The standard spelling is Skyla. Common spelling variants include Skylar, Skyler, Skylah.
- Is Skyla a boy or girl name?
- Skyla is traditionally a feminine name.
- How popular is the name Skyla?
- Skyla ranked #986 in the U.S. in 2025, according to Social Security Administration data.