Skały was formerly part of the German Empire. In the German Empire, the place was called Webern O.S..
The place is now called Skały and belongs to Poland.
| Historical place name | Country | Administration | Time |
|---|---|---|---|
| Skaal | German Empire | Tost-Gleiwitz | 1936 |
| Webern O.S. | German Empire | Tost-Gleiwitz | 1939 |
| Skały | Under Polish administration | Gliwice | 1945 |
| Skały | Poland | Katowice | 1992 |