Skylar
Skylar: name meaning, origin and popularity
Pronunciation (IPA): /หskaษช.lษ/ ยท /หskaษช.lษ/
Meaning and origin of Skylar
- A unisex given name transferred from the surname [in turn from Dutch].
Etymology
Pronunciation spelling of Schuyler used since the 1980s.
How popular is Skylar?
Since 1880, 87,442 girls and 18,274 boys in the U.S. have been named Skylar (83% girls). Its highest rank for girls was #42 in 2015. Its highest rank for boys was #356 in 2000. In 2025 it ranked #167 for girls, with 1,931 babies given the name.
Names similar to Skylar
Names that start with the same letters, most popular first.
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Sibling name ideas for Skylar
Sister and brother names that share Skylar's Dutch roots and are still in the U.S. top 1,000.
Skylar FAQ
What does the name Skylar mean?
A unisex given name transferred from the surname [in turn from Dutch]. Pronunciation spelling of Schuyler used since the 1980s.
What is the origin of the name Skylar?
Skylar is listed as a name of Dutch origin.
How popular is the name Skylar?
Since 1880, 87,442 girls and 18,274 boys in the U.S. have been named Skylar (83% girls). Its highest rank for girls was #42 in 2015. Its highest rank for boys was #356 in 2000. In 2025 it ranked #167 for girls, with 1,931 babies given the name.
Is Skylar a boy or girl name?
Skylar is used for both boys and girls in the U.S. (87,442 girls and 18,274 boys since 1880).
Popularity data: U.S. Social Security Administration baby name data, 1880โ2025 (names given to 5+ babies per year). Origin and etymology text: Wiktionary, available under CC BY-SA 4.0.