Skylar

The name Skylar was originally used exclusively for boys but has now become very popular among girls. It is considered a modern English variant of the name Schuyler, which has its origin in the Dutch surname 'Schuyler', meaning 'student'.

What does the name Skylar mean?

Skylar was originally a male first name but is now mostly given to girls. It is a modern English form of the name Schuyler and accordingly means 'the student'. In modern US English, it is also often interpreted as 'the scholar'. The linguistic roots trace back to the Middle Dutch word scholier, which means 'the student'. The name was brought to the USA by Dutch settlers in the 17th century. Other variants include Skyler, Skyla, Skylah, and Skkylar.

Where does the name Skylar come from?

Skylar is a unisex first name of Dutch origin meaning 'the student'. The Dutch word scholier means 'the student' and comes from Middle Dutch. The language of the name is English.

How do you pronounce Skylar?

The sound structure and pronunciation of Skylar are dynamic and vary between two and three syllables. In German pronunciation, the name is usually pronounced as 'Skai-lar' [ˈskaɪlaʁ]. The diphthong 'ai' adds a flowing, lively note. The consonant cluster 'Sk-' provides a powerful beginning, while the soft 'r' at the end creates a harmonious rounding. This makes Skylar appear modern and self-assured - clear and sonically impressive.

Popularity

In Germany, Skylar is a very popular first name. Currently, it ranks 1,333rd on the list of the most common female baby names. Its best ranking was achieved in 2018 at 970th place. In the last ten years, Skylar has been used as a first name about 320 times, placing it 1,181st in the ten-year statistics. Between 2010 and 2024, it ranks 1,389th.

Nicknames & pet names

Lary / Sky / Skye / Skyle / Skyli / Skylie / Skyline

Famous people

• Skylar (cat from House of Night)
• Skylar Astin (actor)
• Skylar Dayne (singer)
• Skylar Diggins (basketball player from the USA)
• Skylar Gray (singer, songwriter, and music producer)
• Skylar Grey (American singer-songwriter, real name Holly Brook Hafferman)
• Skylar Kergil (artist from the USA)
• Skylar Laine Hardin (American singer)
• Skylar Price (adult film actress)
• Skylar Stecker (singer)
• Skylar Thomas (American musician)
• Skylar Tibbits (designer from the USA)
• Skylar White (fictional character in the series 'Breaking Bad')