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Skarlet

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How to Pronounce Skarlet

Pronounced SKAR-lət /ˈskɑr.lət/High

Meaning: Sk-/-let spelling of Scarlett — from an occupational surname, 'a dyer/seller of scarlet (rich red) cloth' (Persian saqirlat, a fine cloth)Medium

In 30 seconds: Rich red: Skarlet spells Scarlett — 'scarlet cloth; a rich red'. Bold, glamorous, and warm.
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Origin MediumEnglish, Persian
MeaningSk-/-let spelling of Scarlett — from an occupational surname, 'a dyer/seller of scarlet (rich red) cloth' (Persian saqirlat, a fine cloth)
U.S. rank (2024)#5260 ↘ Falling
2024 U.S. births25 girls (0.00% of U.S. girls)
Peak year2011
Total births (all-time)≈ 453

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

peak 201120022024

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

Skarlet is an Sk-/-let spelling of Scarlett — from an occupational surname, 'a dyer or seller of scarlet cloth' (a rich, costly red; from Persian saqirlat, a fine cloth). A bold, glamorous color/surname-name (Gone with the Wind's Scarlett O'Hara; Mortal Kombat's Skarlet); the Sk- styling personalizes it.

It registers thinly beside Scarlett. Rare, scarlet-cloth at the root, and bold.

Did you know? Scarlett comes from an occupational surname, 'a dyer or seller of scarlet (rich red) cloth' (from Persian saqirlat, a fine cloth) — Skarlet is a bold Sk- spelling (Gone with the Wind's Scarlett O'Hara).
Overall data confidence 65%
Behind the Name — Scarlett — root etymology

Variations

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If you like Skarlet…

Scarlett— the standard spelling
Scarlet— a fellow spelling
Skarlett— a companion Sk- spelling
Ruby— another rich-red girls' name

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Skarlet mean?

Skarlet spells Scarlett — 'a dyer/seller of scarlet (rich red) cloth'.

How do you pronounce Skarlet?

It's said SKAR-lət /ˈskɑr.lət/ — two syllables, stress on the first.

Is Skarlet a boy or girl name?

Skarlet is a girl's name.

How popular is Skarlet?

Skarlet is a rare spelling in the U.S.; Scarlett is more common.

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