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Skyla

Skyla means "scholar", according to etymological references. It shows no signs of slowing down, reaching new highs in the 2000s. In the current registry, it is uncommon enough to feel personal. In total, about 10,986 American babies have carried this name since 1900.

EtymologyVariant of Skylar
EtymologyMeaning "scholar"
Births by decade
1900s
0
1910s
0
1920s
0
1930s
0
1940s
0
1950s
8
1960s
46
1970s
99
1980s
281
1990s
1,415
2000s
4,647
2010s
4,490
Peaked in the 2000s · 10,986 total U.S. births since 1900