UK girl's name
Skylah
A modern name derived from the English word "sky", suggesting celestial or heavenly origins.
For 2026, the newest official UK baby-name figures on this page are from 2024. That release is the current official benchmark rather than a forecast.
Skylah is a girl's name in the UK records. People looking for Skylah popularity in 2026 should use the latest official release, which is 2024 in this profile. In that release it ranked #1541, with 20 babies registered with the name. Its strongest year in the published records was 2018, with 48 births.
This profile covers 420 England and Wales registrations across 19 recorded years from 2006 to 2024. The figures come from ONS England and Wales and NRS Scotland, so the page is a view of published baby-name registrations rather than a forecast or a live count of people using the name today.
The latest count is about 42% of the recorded peak, which gives a quick read on how the name has moved since its high point.
We estimate that about 421 living people in the UK are called Skylah. This uses published birth registrations from England and Wales, Scotland and Northern Ireland, then applies ONS national life tables to estimate how many are likely still alive. It does not forecast extra births for 2025 or 2026.
Key insights
- • Skylah ranked #1541 for girls in England and Wales in 2024, with 20 registrations.
- • The name peaked in 2018, when 48 girls were registered as Skylah.
- • Skylah ranks best in Scotland in the latest published regional snapshot for that area, where it placed #798 in 2016.
- • About 421 living people in the UK are estimated to have Skylah as a first name, after adjusting past birth registrations with ONS life tables.
Latest rank (E&W)
#1541
2024
Births in 2024
20
Latest year
Peak year
2018
48 births
Estimated living
421
2026
Meaning
What does Skylah mean?
The name Skylah is a relatively modern invention, originating in the late 20th century. It is an English name that has no direct linguistic roots or historical references. The name appears to be a blend of the words "sky" and "lah," with the latter possibly deriving from the Hebrew name Delilah or the Arabic name Layla.
While Skylah has no ancient origins or appearances in historical texts, it has gained popularity in recent decades as a unique and creative name choice for baby girls. The earliest recorded examples of the name can be traced back to the late 1970s and early 1980s in the United States.
One of the earliest known individuals with the name Skylah was Skylah Dobbins, an American singer and songwriter born in 1989. She rose to prominence as a contestant on the reality television show "The Voice" in 2013.
Another notable Skylah is Skylah Samson, an American model and social media influencer born in 1995. She has gained a significant following on platforms like Instagram and YouTube for her fashion and lifestyle content.
In the world of sports, Skylah Spencer is an American basketball player born in 1997. She played college basketball for the University of Utah and was drafted by the Chicago Sky in the 2020 WNBA draft.
Skylah Solis is an American actress born in 2001. She has appeared in several television shows and films, including "The Thundermans" and "Sydney to the Max."
Skylah Elaina is an American singer-songwriter born in 2005. Despite her young age, she has gained recognition for her vocal talents and has released several singles and music videos.
These are just a few examples of individuals who have carried the name Skylah throughout history. While the name may be relatively new, it has already gained a foothold in various fields and continues to be a popular choice for parents seeking a unique and modern name for their daughters.
Sourced from namecensus.com.
Popularity
Skylah over time
The chart below shows babies named Skylah registered in England and Wales in the years where the name appears in the published records, from 2006 to 2024. Empty years are left out so rare names are not stretched across long periods where the published files do not show any registrations.
For Skylah, the clearest high point is 2018. The latest England and Wales figure is 20 births in 2024, compared with 48 at the peak.
Babies born per year
Decades
Skylah by decade
Decade totals smooth out the yearly jumps and make it easier to see whether Skylah was a short-lived spike or a name that stayed in regular use. Average rank is calculated only from years where a published rank exists.
| Decade | Average rank | Total births | Years covered |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2020s | #1434 | 111 | 5 |
| 2010s | #1336 | 280 | 10 |
| 2000s | #3144 | 29 | 4 |
Geography
Where Skylah is most common
The bars show the latest published local birth counts for Skylah. They are useful for spotting where the name is showing up in real numbers, while the rank beside each bar shows how strongly it performs inside that region.
Skylah ranks best in Scotland in the latest published regional snapshot for that area, where it placed #798 in 2016.
Across the UK
Skylah in Scotland and Northern Ireland
Scotland (NRS)
#798 in 2016
1 years of NRS records, 3 total registered
Related
Names similar to Skylah
- Sophie 103,803
- Sophia 46,936
- Scarlett 34,261
- Sienna 32,418
- Sofia 29,136
- Sarah 27,961
- Shannon 25,510
- Summer 24,167
- Sara 14,205
- Skye 13,654
- Samantha 12,697
- Stephanie 9,309
FAQ
Skylah: questions and answers
How popular is the name Skylah in the UK right now?
In 2024, Skylah was ranked #1541 for girls in England and Wales, with 20 births registered.
When was Skylah most popular?
The peak year on record was 2018, with 48 babies registered as Skylah in England and Wales.
What is the meaning and origin of Skylah?
A modern name derived from the English word "sky", suggesting celestial or heavenly origins.
How many people are called Skylah in the UK?
A total of 420 babies have been registered as Skylah across the 19 years of ONS England & Wales records shown here, plus 3 more in Scotland.
Where is Skylah most common?
In the latest published local rankings, Skylah ranks best in Scotland, where it placed #798 in 2016. The regional bars on this page use birth counts, so they also reflect the size of each region.
Which records is this page based on?
The England and Wales timeline uses ONS baby-name records. Scotland figures come from NRS and Northern Ireland figures come from NISRA. Counts are registrations in published baby-name files. The living estimate uses those birth registrations with ONS national life tables.