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Khylar

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Pronounced KY-lar /ˈkaɪ.lɑːr/Medium

Meaning: Khylar reads as a modern coinage echoing Skyler and Kyler (surname names from Dutch/English roots, 'scholar' or 'shelter'). The Kh- spelling is stylistic and its exact route is uncertain.Low

In 30 seconds: A sleek surname-style coinage: Khylar echoes Skyler and Kyler (said 'KY-lar'). Routes are uncertain, which we note.
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Origin LowAmerican
MeaningKhylar reads as a modern coinage echoing Skyler and Kyler (surname names from Dutch/English roots, 'scholar' or 'shelter'). The Kh- spelling is stylistic and its exact route is uncertain.
U.S. rank (2023)#16430 ↘ Falling
2023 U.S. births5 girls (0.00% of U.S. girls)
Peak year2019
Total births (all-time)≈ 63

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

peak 202120162023

U.S. births per year (Social Security Administration, 1880–present). Pink marker = peak year.

SSA data updated May 2026. How we source & verify this data.

History & Origin

Khylar is a contemporary U.S. coinage that echoes the popular Skyler/Kyler family. We read the link as a sound-echo, so the route is uncertain, which we note. Modern, crisp, and rare (said 'KY-lar').

It appears only in the newest, deep tier of U.S. girls' names. Extremely rare and freshly coined.

Did you know? Khylar rides the sound of Skyler and Kyler, dressed up with a Kh- spelling. Its exact route is uncertain, which we note (said 'KY-lar').
Overall data confidence 30%
References — Khylar — Coinage echoing Skyler/Kyler; routes uncertain

Variations

KylerSkylerKylar

Nicknames

KyLar

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Khylar mean?

Khylar echoes Skyler and Kyler; as a coinage its exact route is uncertain, which we note.

How do you pronounce Khylar?

It's said KY-lar /ˈkaɪ.lɑːr/ — two syllables, stress on the first.

Is Khylar a boy or girl name?

Khylar is used here as a girl's name; the Skyler/Kyler family is unisex.

How popular is Khylar?

Khylar is extremely rare and newly emerging.

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