Scholar or island of the clouds
Skyli is a modern invention likely derived from the Dutch word 'schuyler' meaning scholar, or a creative variation of the name Skye, referring to the Isle of Skye in Scotland. It combines the airy, nature-inspired feel of the sky with a diminutive, playful ending.
Less common today
Skyli isn't in the latest US Top 1000. It last peaked at #10,694 in 2014.
US births per 5-year period, 1990–present (SSA data).
