Scylla
Pronunciation: [ s-IHL-uh ]
Scylla is a girl baby name. Ranked #17,949 in the US, popular nicknames include Scy, Scyie, and Scylie.
A distinctive girl name with a rare, memorable quality.
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Historical Record
Scylla first appeared in US Social Security records in 2017.
Over 33 babies have been named Scylla in the United States since SSA records began.
Today, Scylla is a new entry on the US charts , currently ranked #17,949 for girl names in the US .
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Quick Facts
- Gender
- Girl
- Popularity Rank
- #17,949
- Total SSA Count
- 7
Nicknames
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About the Name Scylla
Scylla is a girl name .
Scylla is currently ranked #17,949 in popularity for girl names in the United States.
Common nicknames for Scylla include Scy, Scyie, Scylie, and Scyly. These shorter forms provide casual alternatives while keeping the elegance of the full name.
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Sources
- U.S. Social Security Administration — National Baby Names Data (popularity rankings and historical trends)
- NamingEverything editorial research and analysis