Skylah
3 countries#2298 in United States, 2025Popularity across 3 countries
Each line is scaled to its own peak, so you can compare when Skylah was in fashion in each country, whatever the population size.
Country by country
🇺🇸 United States
2,917 births recorded 1991–2025 · currently #2298 · peaked in 2016 with 178 births
Most common in: New York, Florida, Texas, California, Georgia
Source: Social Security Administration, official birth-registration data
🇬🇧 United Kingdom
361 births recorded 2006–2021 · peaked in 2018 with 48 births (England & Wales + Scotland + Northern Ireland combined)
Source: ONS, National Records of Scotland & NISRA (combined), official birth-registration data
🏴🏴 England & Wales
358 births recorded 2006–2021 · currently #1569 · peaked in 2018 with 48 births
Source: Office for National Statistics, official birth-registration data
🏴 Scotland
3 births recorded 2016–2016 · peaked in 2016 with 3 births
Source: National Records of Scotland, official birth-registration data
United States rank history
Skylah’s rank among girls’ names, most recent 20 years on record.
| Year | Rank | vs. prior yr |
|---|---|---|
| 2006 | #3017 | — |
| 2007 | #2858 | ↑159 |
| 2008 | #2234 | ↑624 |
| 2009 | #1989 | ↑245 |
| 2010 | #1639 | ↑350 |
| 2011 | #1646 | ↓7 |
| 2012 | #1539 | ↑107 |
| 2013 | #1457 | ↑82 |
| 2014 | #1391 | ↑66 |
| 2015 | #1372 | ↑19 |
| 2016 | #1330 | ↑42 |
| 2017 | #1451 | ↓121 |
| 2018 | #1288 | ↑163 |
| 2019 | #1366 | ↓78 |
| 2020 | #1743 | ↓377 |
| 2021 | #1680 | ↑63 |
| 2022 | #1684 | ↓4 |
| 2023 | #1826 | ↓142 |
| 2024 | #2889 | ↓1063 |
| 2025 | #2298 | ↑591 |
Frequently asked questions about Skylah
Is Skylah a popular name?
Yes — Skylah currently ranks #2298 among girls’ names in United States as of 2025, based on official birth records.
Is Skylah more common for boys or girls?
Skylah is recorded predominantly as a girls’ name in official United States birth data.
When was Skylah most popular?
Skylah peaked in 2016 in United States, with 178 recorded births that year.
Is Skylah rising or falling in popularity?
In United States, Skylah’s popularity is rising — its rank has improved from #11509 in 1991 to #2298 in 2025.
How many babies have been named Skylah?
At least 3,278 babies have been recorded with the name Skylah across official birth statistics in 3 countries.
Is Skylah popular in more than one country?
Yes — Skylah appears in official birth records in 3 countries: United States, England & Wales, Scotland.
What names are similar in popularity to Skylah?
Based on real 2025 ranking data in United States, names ranked closest to Skylah include Shira, Shyla, Therese, Zarina.
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