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Skailar
Pronounced SKY-lur /ˈskaɪ.lər/High
Meaning: Skailar is a modern respelling of Skylar/Schuyler. The root is the Dutch surname Schuyler, from schuilen, 'to shelter,' and often glossed 'scholar.' The -ai- spelling is a purely modern flourish; routes uncertain.Low
Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data
U.S. births per year (Social Security Administration, 1880–present). Pink marker = peak year.
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History & Origin
Skailar is a modern respelling of Skylar, itself from the Dutch surname Schuyler ('shelter,' often read as 'scholar'), a prominent name in Dutch colonial New York. The sky- look is a happy accident that helped the name soar. The -ai- spelling is recent and its routes are uncertain, which we note (said 'SKY-lur').
It appears only very rarely for girls in the U.S., far below Skylar itself. Very rare, breezy, and respelled.
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What does the name Skailar mean?
Skailar respells Skylar, from the Dutch surname Schuyler, 'shelter' (often glossed 'scholar'). Routes are uncertain, which we note.
How do you pronounce Skailar?
It's said SKY-lur /ˈskaɪ.lər/ — two syllables, stress on the first.
Is Skailar a boy or girl name?
Skylar and its spellings are used for both; Skailar is used here as a girl's name.
How popular is Skailar?
Skailar is a very rare spelling for girls in the U.S.