Skyla

Skyla is a modern coinage first appearing toward the end of the 20th century. It’s either an elaboration on the female name Sky or a more feminine shortened form of the unisex name Skylar. The meaning of Skyla could therefore be etymologically derived from either of these two aforementioned names. The English vocabulary word “sky” signifies the uncertain distance above us or the topmost limit. The sky is where we look to find the sun and moon, the stars and the heavens, and perhaps the dwelling place of the image known as “God”. On the other hand, Skylar originated from the Dutch surname Schuyler which means “scholar, school teacher”. The name was brought to America by way of Dutch settlers in New York in the 17th century. A notable name bearer Philip Schuyler became a U.S. senator from the state of New York in the late 18th century after distinguishing himself as a Revolutionary War hero. Most likely, parents just coined the name from the pretty Sky and added a more feminized “-la” suffix. Skyla is most popular in Australia, but also used in the United States and Canada.