Skylar
Dutch girl's name meaning “scholar (via Schuyler)”
- Gender
- Girl
- Origin
- Dutch
- Meaning
- scholar (via Schuyler)
- Syllables
- 2
- Letters
- 6
- US rank (2023)
- #107
- Born in 2023
- 2,537
Meaning & origin
Skylar is a modern respelling of the Dutch surname Schuyler, long associated with 'scholar'; its sky-like sound adds to the appeal.
Popularity
In the latest US data, Skylar ranked #107 for girls. It has held remarkably steady over the past decade — a dependable classic.
In 2023, 2,537 US girls were given the name Skylar.
US popularity rank over time
Peaked at #50 in 2018
“Unranked” means Skylar was outside the US top 1,000 that year.
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Variants
Schuyler, Skyler
Skylar: frequently asked questions
What does the name Skylar mean?
Skylar is a Dutch name meaning "scholar (via Schuyler)". Skylar is a modern respelling of the Dutch surname Schuyler, long associated with 'scholar'; its sky-like sound adds to the appeal.
Where does the name Skylar come from?
Skylar is of Dutch origin. Skylar is a modern respelling of the Dutch surname Schuyler, long associated with 'scholar'; its sky-like sound adds to the appeal.
Is Skylar a boy or a girl name?
Skylar is most commonly a girl's name.
How many babies are named Skylar?
In 2023, 2,537 US girls were given the name Skylar.
Is Skylar a popular name, and is it rising or falling?
In the latest US data, Skylar ranked #107 for girls. It has held remarkably steady over the past decade — a dependable classic.