Kylar

Meaning & origin

Kylar first entered U.S. naming records in 1992, quickly rising in usage to its peak rank of 3,757 in 2016. Since then, the name has been in steady decline, reflecting patterns seen in many similar-sounding modern coinages. At its current rate, about 1 in 58,899 newborns are named Kylar, making it a rare but recognizable choice. Its modern origins and lack of historical baggage give it a contemporary feel, appealing to parents seeking a distinctive yet familiar-sounding name. The top states for Kylar have not been consistently recorded, suggesting its use is spread thinly across the country rather than concentrated in any region.

Kylar is a modern coinage that first appeared in U.S. records in 1992. It likely derives from the surname Kyler (itself an anglicized form of German Köhler, meaning 'charcoal burner') combined with the popular -ar ending seen in names like Tyler. Alternatively, it may be a variant of Kyle, a Scottish name meaning 'narrow strait'. The name has no long historical pedigree and is chiefly used in the United States.