How Many People Are Named Skylah?

Complete statistics for the name Skylah: rarity score, gender breakdown, age distribution, historical popularity, worldwide data, meaning and origin.

Skylah
Very Rare
modern American coinage

Skylah, a very rare female name, is held by just 1 in 117,323 Americans today, making it quite unique. With around 2,813 people named Skylah living in the US, this name peaked in popularity in 2016 with 178 births, showing its recent rise.

~2,813
Living in US
1 in 117,323
Americans
2016
Peak Year

📖 Meaning & Origin

💬
Meaning
Creative variant of Ayla
🌐
Origin
modern American coinage
🌟
Lucky Day
Friday
💎
Lucky Stone
Amethyst
🔢
Numerology
Life Path 22
Personality Traits
Innovative Energetic Confident
22
Life Path Number

Traditionally, life-path number 22 is associated with leadership and vision, suggesting Skylah's bearers might be natural leaders with a strong sense of purpose.

🌍 Worldwide Usage

2,863
Worldwide Bearers
#1,412,538
Global Rank
🇺🇸 United States
2,813

⚥ Gender Distribution

♂ Male
0 (0%)
♀ Female
2,813 (100%)

📊 Births by Age Group

Avg Cohort Age: 13
2,805
Would be under 30 (99%)
29
Would be 30–60 (1%)
0
Would be over 60 (0%)

All 2,834 recorded US births for this name, grouped by the age those individuals would be today. Not adjusted for survival, so the number living today is lower (see the living estimate above).

📈 Popularity Over Time

Peak: 2016

Annual US births from SSA records  ·  Trend: Rising

🏆 Name Scorecard

Popularity
93
Classic Feel
13
Modern Appeal
100
International
5

Scores 0–100 based on statistical analysis of US and worldwide name frequency

📜 Skylah Through the Generations

Skylah emerged as a modern name in the early 2000s, gaining traction among parents seeking something fresh and distinctive. By 2016, it reached its peak with 178 births, reflecting a trend towards contemporary naming choices. Today, the majority of those named Skylah are under 30, indicating its status as a genuinely modern name.

📍 State Distribution (Top 10)

New York 409
Florida 168
Texas 155
California 136
Georgia 111
North Carolina 88
Massachusetts 83
Illinois 47
Pennsylvania 46
Ohio 44

✨ Similar Names to Skylah

🌿 Related Names by Origin

Other names sharing Skylah's modern American coinage roots

📄 About the Name Skylah

How Many People Have the Name Skylah?

Based on Social Security Administration birth records and age-adjusted survival modeling, approximately 2,813 people in the United States currently share the name Skylah. That works out to roughly 1 in every 117,323 Americans, placing it in the Very Rare category.

Is Skylah a Common or Rare Name?

Skylah is classified as Very Rare. The rarity scale runs from Very Common (shared by millions) through Common, Uncommon, Rare, and Very Rare. Understanding where a name sits helps parents gauge uniqueness, genealogists narrow down records, and individuals settle debates about their own name's distinctiveness.

What Does the Name Skylah Mean?

Skylah means "creative variant of Ayla" and comes from modern American coinage origins. The name carries a life-path numerology number of 22.

Gender Breakdown

Of all recorded bearers of Skylah in SSA data, approximately 0% are male and 100% are female.

When Was Skylah Most Popular?

The name Skylah reached peak popularity in 2016, with 178 babies registered that year. Current trend: Rising.

How Is This Data Calculated?

All figures are statistical estimates, not exact government headcounts. The underlying data comes from the SSA National Baby Names dataset. Full methodology is explained on the methodology page.

❓ Frequently Asked Questions

How many people are named Skylah?

Approximately 2,813 people named Skylah live in the United States today. All-time US births on record total 2,834. That works out to roughly 1 in 117,323 Americans.

Is Skylah a rare name?

Skylah is classified as Very Rare in the United States. Approximately 1 in every 117,323 Americans has this name.

What does the name Skylah mean?

Skylah means "creative variant of Ayla" and comes from modern American coinage origins.

Is Skylah more male or female?

Based on SSA records, 0% of people named Skylah are male and 100% are female.

When was Skylah most popular?

Skylah peaked in 2016 with 178 births that year. Current trend: Rising.

How accurate are these statistics?

All figures are statistical estimates based on SSA birth records and age-adjusted modeling. See the methodology page for full details.

Disclaimer: All results are statistical estimates based on aggregated SSA birth records and modeling. Not exact counts of individuals. Data source: SSA National Baby Names dataset.
Quick Stats
Living in US2,813
All-Time Births2,834
1 in X1 in 117,323
RarityVery Rare
GenderFemale
Avg Age13
Peak Year2016
World Rank#1,412,538
Male %0%
Female %100%

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Data Source

Powered by the SSA National Baby Names dataset, birth registrations from 1880 to present.

All counts are statistical estimates. See the methodology page.