Skylar is a moderately popular girls' name in England & Wales, ranking #312 in 2025 with 139 recorded births. The name reached its all-time peak in 2018 with 345 births ranking #151. In 2025, approximately 1 in every 1,822 girls born was named Skylar. FALLING Recent data shows the name is currently falling.
Skylar is a polished modern unisex name with a surname background, though many people now also hear a sky association in it. It feels current, brisk, and flexible.
The name became popular through the trend for surname names, then broadened because its sound fit the rising taste for airy, modern names. That dual identity is part of its appeal.