What does the name Skyler mean?

The name Skyler means "Scholar".

What is the origin of the name Skyler?

Skyler is a name of Dutch origin.

How popular is the name Skyler?

In 2023, 441 babies were named Skyler in the United States. The name is currently falling in popularity.

Is Skyler a girl's name?

Yes, Skyler is traditionally used as a girl's name.

Skyler

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Births Last Year: 441 ↘

All-Time Total: 27,264

Peak Year: 2000

Skyler is a modern English name derived from the Dutch surname Schuyler, meaning "scholar" or "scholarly." It gained popularity as a given name in the late 20th century.

Notable Namesakes

Skyler Samuels - Actress known for "Scream Queens" and "The Gifted."
Skyler Shaye - Actress in "Bratz: The Movie" and "Superbabies."
Skyler Day - Actress in "Parenthood" and "Sweet/Vicious."
Skyler Gisondo - Actress in "Vacation" and "The Amazing Spider-Man."
Skyler Vallo - Actress in "Days of Our Lives" and "The Young and the Restless."

Complementary Names / Sisters

Girl names closely related to Skyler

Ava Ariya Savannah Taylor Riley Alaya Jordyn London

Complementary Names / Brothers

Boy names closely related to Skyler

Tristan Cayden Robert Shiloh Gregory Mason Jayce Brayden

Name Variants

Names with similar meaning to Skyler

Skyla Skylar

Popularity Over Time

Births per year in the United States

Source: Social Security Administration

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