The baby name Kylar is a Unisex name , 2 syllables long and is pronounced /ˈkaɪlər/ (KYE-lər).
Kylar is English in Origin.
The baby name Kylar is a Unisex name , 2 syllables long and is pronounced /ˈkaɪlər/ (KYE-lər).
Kylar is English in Origin.
Kylar is a modern English given name, likely created within the United States. It is most often interpreted as either a streamlined variant of Kyler or a blend/re-spelling drawing on Kyle and Skylar/Skyler. Through Kyle it connects to the Scottish Gaelic caol, meaning “narrow strait,” while via Skylar (from Dutch Schuyler) it carries the sense of “scholar.” As a contemporary coinage, Kylar does not have a single fixed etymology, but these roots shape its commonly cited meanings.
The name entered use in the late 20th century and rose modestly in the 2000s, appearing chiefly for boys yet with some unisex use across English-speaking countries. Variants and related forms include Kyler and Kylor; feminine and unisex parallels are Kyla, Skylar, and Skyler. Short forms such as Ky are common. Kylar’s crisp rhythm and familiarity to established names give it a modern, surname-like style.
Based on birth registration data from national statistics agencies.
| Country | Gender | Year | Rank | Born | of |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| NA | Girls | 0 | #237 | 1 | 7,146 |
| JM | Girls | 0 | #278 | 1 | 7,507 |
| Canada | Boys | 2024 | #302 | 5 | 2,588 |
| AL | Boys | 0 | #303 | 1 | 5,122 |
| SD | Boys | 0 | #466 | 1 | 10,523 |
| CR | Boys | 0 | #510 | 1 | 10,188 |
| CR | Girls | 0 | #573 | 1 | 11,342 |
| CL | Boys | 0 | #700 | 1 | 13,390 |
| United States | Boys | 2024 | #849 | 44 | 7,044 |
| United States | Girls | 2024 | #886 | 31 | 8,487 |
| ZA | Girls | 0 | #1,132 | 10 | 25,928 |
| MY | Boys | 0 | #1,180 | 3 | 25,439 |
| ZA | Boys | 0 | #1,272 | 1 | 25,619 |
Kylar is popular in 10 countries — most recent births per country:
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