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Skilar

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Pronounced SKY-lur /ˈskaɪ.lər/Medium

Meaning: A respelling of Skylar, itself an English phonetic form of the Dutch surname Schuyler, generally taken as 'scholar' (or, in another reading, 'shelter; refuge'). The name is unisex at root though it now leans to girls in the U.S.; the 'sky' association is a happy accident of spelling, which we note.Low

In 30 seconds: Skilar respells Skylar — from the Dutch surname Schuyler, 'scholar' (said 'SKY-lur'). Unisex at root, which we note.
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Origin MediumDutch, English
MeaningA respelling of Skylar, itself an English phonetic form of the Dutch surname Schuyler, generally taken as 'scholar' (or, in another reading, 'shelter; refuge'). The name is unisex at root though it now leans to girls in the U.S.; the 'sky' association is a happy accident of spelling, which we note.
U.S. rank (2024)#14979 ↘ Falling
2024 U.S. births6 girls (0.00% of U.S. girls)
Peak year2016
Total births (all-time)≈ 406

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

peak 201619902024

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

Skilar is a respelling of Skylar, which is an English phonetic form of the Dutch surname Schuyler — usually taken as 'scholar', sometimes as 'shelter; refuge'. Dutch settlers carried the surname to New York, and it later became a first name. Its 'sky' look is a coincidence of English spelling, not its meaning. The name is unisex at root, with the girls' side now heavier in the U.S., which we note (said 'SKY-lur').

It appears only rarely for girls in the U.S. in this spelling. Rare, breezy, and surname-rooted.

Did you know? Skylar looks like it means 'sky', but it doesn't: it is a phonetic spelling of the Dutch surname Schuyler, generally read 'scholar'. The sky is a coincidence of English spelling — a lucky one, which we note.
Overall data confidence 50%
References — Skilar — respelling of Skylar/Schuyler; Dutch surname, 'scholar'/'shelter'; unisex at root

Variations

SkylarSkylerSchuyler

Nicknames

SkyLar

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If you like Skilar…

Skylar— the standard spelling of the same name
Skyler— a like respelling of Schuyler
Harper— a like surname turned girls' name
Skyelar— echoes that soft -ar sound
Skyllar— shares the -ar ending

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Skilar mean?

Skilar respells Skylar, from the Dutch surname Schuyler — generally 'scholar', sometimes 'shelter'.

How do you pronounce Skilar?

It's said SKY-lur /ˈskaɪ.lər/ — two beats, stress on the first.

Is Skilar a boy or girl name?

Skilar is unisex at root; in the U.S. the Skylar family now leans to girls, which we note.

How popular is Skilar?

Skilar is a very rare spelling for girls in the U.S.; Skylar is far more common.

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