Updated June 27, 2023

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Girl name origins & meanings

Skylar is a unisex name with roots in English and Dutch, although it is most popular as a girl's name. The English name Skylar means "Eternal life; strength; love and beauty." The Dutch Skylar comes from the surname Schuyler, which means "scholar." Skylar was introduced to the United States by Dutch settlers in the 17th century. 

Syllables: 2

Girl name variations

Skye

Skye

+ 2% this year
Neutral
Uncommon
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Sky

Sky

+ 1% this year
Neutral
Rare
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Skyrah

Skyrah

0 % this year
Feminine
Rare
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Schuyler

Schuyler

- 35% this year
Neutral
Rare
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Skieler

Skieler

0 % this year
Feminine
Rare
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Skilar

Skilar

+ 50% this year
Neutral
Rare
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Skiler

Skiler

+ 20% this year
Feminine
Rare
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Skyla

Skyla

- 19% this year
Feminine
Rare
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Skylie

Skylie

+ 57% this year
Feminine
Rare
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Skylor

Skylor

+ 33% this year
Feminine
Rare
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Boy name variations

Schuyler

Schuyler

- 35% this year
Neutral
Rare
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Skyler

Skyler

+ 4% this year
Neutral
Uncommon
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Sky

Sky

+ 1% this year
Neutral
Rare
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Skye

Skye

+ 2% this year
Neutral
Uncommon
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Ciel

Ciel

- 4% this year
Masculine
Rare
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How Popular Is The Name Skylar

Popularity

According to Social Security Administration data, Skylar, as a girls' name, has been consistently popular, only recently falling from the top 50, which it had been in from 2014 to 2018. It reached its peak in 2014 and 2015, positioned at 42. As a boys' name, Skylar has been much less popular. It ranked 356 in 2000 and has been steadily decreasing in popularity since.

However, it is the 11th most popular name on FamilyEducation.com.

According to Google search data analysis, in the last five years Isabella was at its peak popularity in August 2019.

Skylar, originally a boys name, has gained much popularity over the years. Various celebrities, such as Skylar Grey and Skylar Diggins-Smith, have put the name on the map. Vince Neil, Sheena Easton, and Joely Fisher have chosen the name for their children. Skylar is also a character in South Park, Baywatch, Good Will Hunting, and Breaking Bad.

Where is it Popular?

Skylar was searched for most often in the following states:

Nicknames for Skylar

  • Ky
  • KyKy
  • Lar
  • Sky
  • Skye

Pairs well with these middle names

 

Meaning and Origin of Skylar