Declining since 2022, #9,457 for girls today.
Popularity of Skyra since 1995
Babies named Skyra per year in U.S. Social Security records. Raw births topped out in 2013, but relative to how few babies were recorded back then, Skyra's real moment was 2022.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Girls |
|---|---|
| 1990s | 11 |
| 2000s | 21 |
| 2010s | 44 |
| 2020s | 57 |
Meaning & origin
Skyra is a modern, creative name that first appeared on the U.S. naming scene in 1995. It is most often considered a feminine elaboration of 'Sky' or 'Skye', though its exact etymology remains uncertain. The name saw a peak in popularity in 2022, but has since been declining in use. Despite its relative rarity (ranked 9457th in 2025, with a frequency of 1 in 160,727 births), Skyra appeals to parents seeking a nature-inspired, celestial name. It has no recorded top states, indicating its use is evenly spread across the country. As a modern coinage, it offers a distinctive yet accessible option for girls.
Skyra is a modern name that first appeared in the United States in 1995. It is likely a creative spelling or elaboration of 'Sky' or 'Skye', combined with the fashionable suffix '-ra'. The name has seen modest use, with a peak in 2022, and is predominantly given to girls.
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Sky, Skye
Sibling names for Skyra
Names that share Skyra's style, for a brother or sister.
