Skyllar

Meaning & origin

Skyllar is a modern respelling of Skyler, itself an English adaptation of the Dutch surname Schuyler meaning "scholar." The variant spelling with two l's emerged in the United States in the late 20th century, first recorded in 1994. It reached its peak popularity in 2002, and while it has declined slightly since, it has remained relatively stable in usage. Skyllar is used for both boys and girls in roughly equal measure, though recent years show a slight preference for girls. The name has not been strongly concentrated in any particular state, appearing sporadically across the country. Its modern, creative spelling fits with other surname-style names like Avery and Logan, and it offers the friendly nickname Sky.

Skyllar is a modern respelling of Skyler, itself an anglicized form of the Dutch surname Schuyter, meaning "scholar" or "one who shelters." The name gained popularity in the late 20th century, partly influenced by the character Skyler White on the television series 'Breaking Bad' (2008-2013). Skyllar, with its distinctive 'y', emerged as a creative variant to differentiate from the more common spelling. It has been used for both boys and girls, though in recent years it has become more common for girls.