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Kylar

♂ Boy

Pronounced KYE-ler /ˈkaɪ.ləɹ/High

Meaning: Narrows, channel, straitMedium

In 30 seconds: Kylar is a name from literature, given the meaning 'narrows, channel, strait,' close in sound to Kyler.
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Origin MediumLiterature, English
MeaningNarrows, channel, strait
U.S. rank (2025)#3814 ↘ Falling
2025 U.S. births29 boys (0.00% of U.S. boys)
Peak year2016
Total births (all-time)≈ 2,046

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

peak 201619922025

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

Kylar is recorded as a literary name meaning 'narrows, channel, strait,' evoking a tight passage of water. As a name drawn from fiction, its history is short and tied to the page rather than to an ancient culture. The water imagery gives it whatever depth it carries.

It sits a half-step from Kyler, its near-twin in sound, and the rarer spelling Chuyler. The 'Ky-' opening and 'r' finish give it a crisp, modern edge.

Did you know? Kylar is a spelling variant of Kyler, so it keeps the same core meaning of 'narrows, channel, strait' while changing the visual style.
Overall data confidence 78%
Behind the Name - Kylar — etymology, usage, pronunciation, and related formsU.S. Social Security Administration — 2024 popularity rank and count supplied in the batch input CSV

Variations

ChuylerKyler

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Kyler— Listed as a variation, almost identical in sound to Kylar.
Skylar— another English name
Cedar— another English name
Lamar— lands in the same popularity range
Bryar— echoes that soft -ar sound

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Kylar mean?

Kylar is usually explained as meaning 'narrows, channel, strait' and is most often linked with Literature tradition.

How do you pronounce Kylar?

It's commonly said KYE-ler /ˈkaɪ.ləɹ/.

Is Kylar a boy or girl name?

In this batch and in recent U.S. usage data, Kylar is used as a boy name.

How popular is Kylar?

In 2024, Kylar ranked #2890 in the U.S. for boys, with 44 births recorded.

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