Gender: Female
Origin: English, American
Meaning: Scholar of the sky, Scholar, Shield, Protection, Learned One
Pronunciation: SKY-lar, /ˈskaɪ.lɑːr/, S K AY L AH R
Popularity Rank: #13,795
Derived from the Dutch surname Schuyler, meaning "scholar". It is also associated with the English word "sky", representing the vast and limitless expanse of the sky.
The name Skylar is of English, American origin and means Scholar of the sky, Scholar, Shield, Protection, Learned One, Shelter. It is often used as a Female name and is mostly used as a First Name.
Skylar is commonly found in United States of America, Canada, United Kingdom, and 65 more countries.
Phonetic Pronunciation: SKY-lar
IPA (International Phonetic Alphabet): /ˈskaɪ.lɑːr/
ARPAbet Phonetic Pronunciation: S K AY L AH R
S: Pronounce as in "sit" (S IH T)
K: Pronounce as in "cat" (K AE T)
AY: Pronounce as in "say" (S EY)
L: Pronounce as in "let" (L EH T)
AH: Pronounce as in "but" (B AH T)
R: Pronounce as in "red" (R EH D)
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At NamesLook, the name Skylar is recorded 3,357 times globally, ranking it as the 13,795th most common name worldwide.
Skylar is most prevalent in United States of America, with 2,576 occurrences, making it the 1,481th most popular name in the country.
In United States of America, the name Skylar is found among 1 in every 702 people, showcasing its highest frequency there.
| Country | Rank | Frequency |
|---|---|---|
| United States of America | #1,481 | 1 : 702 |
| Canada | #2,376 | 1 : 1,833 |
| United Kingdom | #6,602 | 1 : 6,230 |
| South Africa | #13,678 | 1 : 31,688 |
| China | #1,932 | 1 : 5,023 |
| Italy | #27,374 | 1 : 42,233 |
| Malaysia | #31,603 | 1 : 79,623 |
| Costa Rica | #4,334 | 1 : 6,117 |
| Hong Kong | #10,409 | 1 : 19,284 |
| Nigeria | #20,950 | 1 : 52,712 |
This chart displays the ranking of the name Skylar from 1980 to 2023, based on the most recent data from the U.S. Social Security Administration.
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