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Skylar
Meaning: scholar (from Schuyler) · Origin: Dutch · Gender: usually a girl's name
Origin & history
An anglicised spelling of the Dutch surname Schuyler, 'scholar'. Many parents also hear 'sky' in it.
Nicknames
Sky
Variants & related names
Skyler, Schuyler
Skylar name art
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FAQ
What does the name Skylar mean?
Skylar means “scholar (from Schuyler)”. It comes from Dutch.
Is Skylar a popular name?
Yes — Skylar has been one of the most popular girls' names in the United States in the 2020s, according to US Social Security Administration baby-name data.
What are nicknames for Skylar?
Sky.
What are other forms of Skylar?
Skyler, Schuyler.
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Sources: standard name etymology references (e.g. Behind the Name, Oxford Dictionary of First Names); popularity from US SSA and UK ONS baby-name data. Meanings of old names are often debated — where scholars disagree we say so.