Skyla is associated with the meaning “Scholar, shelter, or Isle of Skye” — a beautiful sentiment to see brought to life in your child’s room.
Skyla is most likely a modern variant of Skylar, which comes from the Dutch surname "Schuyler," meaning "scholar" or "sheltering." Some also connect it to the Old Norse word for "sky," linking it to nature and the heavens above. It is largely considered a 20th-century American creation built on familiar sounds.