Skila
A girl's name of American origin with 82 recorded U.S. births.
Meaning & Origin
Skila peaked during the Gen Z era, when 14 babies received this name in a single year (2006). That era was defined by globally influenced, diversity-driven naming, and Skila has a more concentrated history, reflecting a specific cultural moment rather than a broad generational wave.
Skila is not in the current top 1,000 girl names nationally, making it an uncommon choice — though your state or community may differ.
Skila is a girl's baby name of uncertain origin, possibly an American invented name drawing on the popularity of Skyla and Skylar, with Skylar derived from the Dutch surname Schuyler meaning 'scholar.'
Skila has a crisp, airy quality — the "Ski-" opening conjures open skies and mountain freshness, while the "-la" ending is soft and feminine. It offers the sky-inspired feel of Skyla in a slightly more minimal form.
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Phonetically, Skila belongs to a cluster of names characterized by their open, warm ending — a soft ending that crosses many language boundaries. At two syllables, it has a two-beat rhythm that is easy to call across a room and natural in conversation.
Within the American naming tradition, names with similar sound structures often share underlying etymological patterns. Exploring American names on this site may surface connections that illuminate Skila’s linguistic neighborhood.
At a Glance
Popularity Over Time
Skila has 11+ years of history in the U.S., first appearing in 1990.
Popularity by Decade
| Decade | Births | Trend |
|---|---|---|
| 2010s | 13 | ▼ |
| 2000s | 51 | ▲ |
| 1990s | 18 | — |
The Story of Skila
A Gen Z name
Peaking in 2006, Skila is a name that defines a generation. Girls named Skila are most likely born between 1996 and 2015.
How rare is Skila?
With fewer than 500 recorded births, Skila is an exceptionally rare name — a one-of-a-kind choice.
The journey through the decades
First appeared in the records in 1990, peaked in the 2000s with 51 births that decade, and has gracefully settled into a quieter chapter.
Skila by the numbers
- Would fill 2 school buses
Year-by-Year Data
View complete yearly data(11 years, 1990–2015)
| Year | Births | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| 2015 | 8 | #12859 |
| 2011 | 5 | #19193 |
| 2008 | 6 | #17213 |
| 2006 | 14 | #8661 |
| 2004 | 6 | #15828 |
| 2003 | 5 | #18036 |
| 2001 | 10 | #10014 |
| 2000 | 10 | #9786 |
| 1999 | 6 | #14184 |
| 1998 | 6 | #13877 |
| 1990 | 6 | #12740 |
Source: U.S. Social Security Administration. Showing years with 5+ recorded births.
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Data source: U.S. Social Security Administration, 1990–2015