Skylar

At a Glance: Name: Skylar – Meaning: scholar – Origin: Dutch (surname Schuyler) – Gender: Neutral – Pronunciation: SKY-lar

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Skylar sounds like it should mean 'sky,' but that's not where it comes from — the name actually traces back to the Dutch surname Schuyler, which means 'scholar.' It's a neutral name, given to children of any gender, and it's pronounced SKY-lar (/ˈskaɪlər/). If you're drawn to the sound, it's worth knowing the real story behind it rather than the sky connection people often assume.

Meaning & Origin of Skylar

Meaning: Scholar.

Origin: Dutch (surname Schuyler).

A common claim: Skylar is often assumed to relate to 'sky' because of how it sounds Actually: Despite the sound, Skylar isn't related to the word 'sky' — it comes from the Dutch surname Schuyler, meaning 'scholar.'

Source: Wiktionary.

How to Pronounce Skylar

Phonetic: SKY-lar   IPA: /ˈskaɪlər/

Popularity of Skylar

Skylar peaked at #42 in 2015, when 5,294 babies were given the name; by 2024 it had settled to #134, with 2,186 babies — still in regular use, just further from its high point a decade ago.

Source: U.S. Social Security Administration birth-name data, 1959–2024.

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FAQ

What does the name Skylar mean?

Scholar. (Source: Wiktionary, https://en.wiktionary.org/wiki/Skylar)

How do you pronounce Skylar?

Skylar is pronounced SKY-lar (IPA: /ˈskaɪlər/).

Is Skylar a popular name right now?

Skylar peaked at #42 in 2015 and is ranked #134 as of 2024. (U.S. Social Security Administration data, 1959–2024.)

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