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Skylar

SKY-ler

Popularity

#134

falling

Letters

6

Syllables

2

Origin

English

Total Births

103,743

Peak Year

#5,652 in 2015

First Recorded

1959

Style

Modern & Trendy, Earthy & Bohemian

Spelling

Easy to spell

What It Means

A Dutch surname and given name derived from Schuyler, meaning 'scholar,' suggesting intelligence and learning.

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Gender Split

Numerology

7

The Seeker

Wise, introspective, and spiritual. These names carry depth and a quiet inner power.

Famous Namesakes

  • Skylar Grey

    American singer and songwriter

  • Skylar Astin

    American actor and singer

Nicknames

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Personality Traits

IntelligentCreativeIndependentFriendly

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