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Taylar
Pronounced TAY-ler /ˈteɪlər/High
Meaning: Taylar is an -ar spelling of Taylor, an occupational surname from Old French tailleur, 'cutter, tailor'. The -ar ending softens the look toward a girls' name while keeping the sound.Medium
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U.S. births per year (Social Security Administration, 1880–present). Pink marker = peak year.
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History & Origin
Taylar is a spelling of Taylor, an occupational surname from Old French tailleur, 'a cutter of cloth' or tailor. As Taylor became a leading girls' name in the nineties, parents used endings like -ar to give it a more feminine look without changing the sound.
A girl named Taylar at its 1998 high is now in her twenties. It reads late-nineties and has not revived as a spelling; Taylor remains standard for both girls and boys. The -ar ending is the main practical note, prompting a quick clarification.
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What does the name Taylar mean?
Taylar is a spelling of Taylor, an occupational surname meaning 'tailor'.
How do you pronounce Taylar?
It's said TAY-ler /ˈteɪlər/ — two syllables, stress on the first.
Is Taylar a boy or girl name?
Taylar is used here as a girl's name.
How popular is Taylar?
Taylar was an uncommon spelling that peaked in the late nineties and has been rare since.