Pronunciation

Skylar

Origin

English

Meaning

In the old days, the Dutch spelt this little girl’s name “Schuyler.” The name literally means “scholar,” and since the Dutch were amongst the first to settle in the United States, the name was soon changed it its American spelling which is used today. Parents love to associate this name with the sky, clear and bright, like this adorable name.

Rank in the year 2015

Skylar was ranked #118 in the most popular American names of 2015.