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Skiler
Pronounced SKY-lur /ˈskaɪlər/Medium
Meaning: Skiler is a phonetic respelling of Skyler, itself from the Dutch surname Schuyler, meaning 'scholar' or 'schoolmaster.' Brought to America by Dutch settlers as a surname, Schuyler became the given names Skyler and Skylar, and this simplified spelling is one of the rarer modern forms.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
Skiler respells Skyler, from the Dutch surname Schuyler, 'scholar' or 'schoolmaster,' carried to America by Dutch colonists such as the Schuyler family of New York. The surname became the given names Skyler and Skylar in the late twentieth century, and casual spellings like this followed.
This spelling was never common, given to only about fifteen girls a year at its peak around 2006, while Skyler and Skylar were far more familiar. A girl named Skiler then is in her late teens today.
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Frequently Asked
What does the name Skiler mean?
It is a variant spelling of Skyler, from the Dutch Schuyler, 'scholar' or 'schoolmaster.'
How do you pronounce Skiler?
It is said SKY-lur /ˈskaɪlər/ - two syllables.
Is Skiler a boy or girl name?
Skiler is used as a girl's name.
How popular is Skiler?
It has always been rare in this spelling, given to only about fifteen girls a year at its peak in the mid-two-thousands.