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Skarleth

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Pronounced SKAR-let /ˈskɑr.lɛt/Medium

Meaning: A Latin American spelling of Scarlett — from an English occupational surname, 'a dyer/seller of scarlet (bright red) cloth' (via the Persian saqirlat); routes layeredLow

In 30 seconds: A scarlet; a dyer of bright cloth: Skarleth spells Scarlett. Crisp, modern, and warm.
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Origin LowEnglish, Persian
MeaningA Latin American spelling of Scarlett — from an English occupational surname, 'a dyer/seller of scarlet (bright red) cloth' (via the Persian saqirlat); routes layered
U.S. rank (2025)#12996 ↘ Falling
2025 U.S. births7 girls (0.00% of U.S. girls)
Peak year2023
Total births (all-time)≈ 214

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

peak 202320022025

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

Skarleth is a Latin American spelling of Scarlett — from an English occupational surname, 'a dyer/seller of scarlet (bright red) cloth' (via the Persian saqirlat; routes layered, which we note). A crisp, modern name (said 'SKAR-let', the -th silent).

In the U.S. it appears in Hispanic families. Rare in this form, a-dyer-of-scarlet at the root, and modern.

Did you know? Scarlett comes from an English occupational surname, 'a dyer of scarlet cloth' (via the Persian saqirlat) — Skarleth is a Latina spelling, crisp and modern (the routes are layered, which we note; said 'SKAR-let').
Overall data confidence 34%
References — Scarlett — routes layered

Variations

ScarlettScarlethSkarlett

Nicknames

Skar

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Skarleth mean?

Skarleth spells Scarlett — English 'a dyer of scarlet cloth'; the routes are layered.

How do you pronounce Skarleth?

It's said SKAR-let /ˈskɑr.lɛt/ — two syllables, stress on the first (the -th is silent).

Is Skarleth a boy or girl name?

Skarleth is a girl's name.

How popular is Skarleth?

Skarleth is a very rare name in the U.S.

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