English

Skylar

Pronounced SKY-lerShare

Meaning: Variant of Skyler and Schuyler

  • Gender-neutral
  • Familiar
  • 2 syllables

The story

Skylar is a modern spelling related to Skyler and the surname Schuyler. Its resemblance to sky is part of its present appeal, but it should not be treated as an ancient celestial name.

Nicknames

  • Sky

Spellings & variants

  • Skyler

Popularity

Familiar

In the US top 1,000 — familiar, not everywhere.

Lower in the latest US rankings

Style

Origins

Skylar comes from English.

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