Girl · #14,119 in 2026

Skylla

In Greek mythology, Scylla is a legendary, man-eating monster that lives on one side of a narrow channel of water, opposite her counterpart, the sea-swallowing monster Charybdis. The two sides of the strait are within an arrow's range of each other—so close that sailors attempting to avoid the whirlpools of Charybdis would pass dangerously close to Scylla and vice versa.

Current Rank
#14,119
Peak Rank
#13,831 (2008)
Total Babies
33
5-Yr Trend
Stable
2000
First Year
2017
Last Year
2008
Peak Year
#13831
Peak Rank
33
Total Count
6
Years Active

Meaning & Origin of Skylla

What this name means, where it came from, and how it has traveled across cultures.

In Greek mythology, Scylla is a legendary, man-eating monster that lives on one side of a narrow channel of water, opposite her counterpart, the sea-swallowing monster Charybdis. The two sides of the strait are within an arrow's range of each other—so close that sailors attempting to avoid the whirlpools of Charybdis would pass dangerously close to Scylla and vice versa.

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The Story of Skylla

Skylla first appeared in U.S. Social Security Administration records as a baby girl name in 2000, with 5 babies given the name that year. Its peak popularity came in 2008, when 7 Skyllas were born — ranking #13,831 that year. As of 2026, Skylla ranks #14,119 for baby girls with 6 births, with steady use. In total, more than 33 Skyllas have been born in the U.S. since records began in 1880, spanning the 2000s through the 2020s.

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Names that sound like Skylla

Phonetically similar names — useful when Skylla is the vibe but a different syllable count or letter feel might suit better. Linked entries have a profile on Peek a Name.

  • Skyla
  • Scala
  • Scola
  • Skala
  • Skalla
  • Scaly
  • Skyler
  • Scaley
  • Scully
  • Skully
  • Scally
  • Skelly

Source: Datamuse . Phonetic similarity ranking, not curated.

Frequently Asked Questions about Skylla

What does the name Skylla mean?
In Greek mythology, Scylla is a legendary, man-eating monster that lives on one side of a narrow channel of water, opposite her counterpart, the sea-swallowing monster Charybdis. The two sides of the strait are within an arrow's range of each other—so close that sailors attempting to avoid the whirlpools of Charybdis would pass dangerously close to Scylla and vice versa.
How popular is Skylla in 2026?
In 2026, Skylla ranks #14,119 among girls' names in the U.S., with 6 babies given the name that year.
When was Skylla most popular?
Skylla reached its peak popularity in 2008, ranking #13,831 that year with 7 babies given the name.
Is Skylla a unisex name?
In U.S. Social Security records, Skylla is primarily a girl's name. We don't have meaningful data for it as a boy's name.
What names go well with Skylla?
Names that share a similar style or popularity range with Skylla include Leilia, Darelyn, Jayann. These pairings are based on rank proximity and naming era in U.S. data.

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About the name Skylla

Skylla is a girl baby name tracked by the U.S. Social Security Administration. It first appeared in SSA records in 2000 and has accumulated 33 births in the dataset. Skylla's peak popularity came in 2008 when it ranked #13,831. Use the chart and map above to compare Skylla's trajectory across years and U.S. states, or browse the related names section to discover similar choices.

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Data sources

  • Birth statistics (counts, ranks, years 1880–2026) — U.S. Social Security Administration . Predictions for years not yet released by SSA are computed by Peek a Name from historical trends; we update with official data as soon as it ships.
  • Etymology, cultural origins, and related forms — Behind the Name (used under their public API terms).
  • Meaning prose and editorial summary — Wikipedia article extracts, licensed under CC BY-SA 3.0 .
  • Predicted nationality distribution — Nationalize.io .
  • Phonetically similar names — Datamuse .

Peek a Name aggregates and presents the above data for informational purposes. Statistical predictions and external attributions are clearly labelled where shown; we make no guarantee of accuracy beyond what each source provides.