Kylar
Kylar is a boy's name of Contemporary origin.
Meaning
Modern coinage, likely a blend of Kyle (narrow strait) and Tyler (tile maker) or a variant of Kyler (bowman/archer).
Origin and history
Kylar is a modern invented name created by combining elements of names like Kyler, Kyle, and Skylar. It gained popularity in the United States during the late 20th and early 21st centuries as part of the trend for names containing 'ky' and 'lar'. It remains a relatively rare but established choice for boys in the U.S.
Popularity in the United States
2,046 babies in the United States have been named Kylar since 1880. It ranks #2855 all-time. Among babies born since 2020 it ranks #1604.
States where it is most popular
- TX (30.9 %)
- GA (8.1 %)
- TN (7.2 %)
- FL (7 %)
- OH (6.4 %)
Trends by decade
| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1880-1890 | 0 |
| 1890-1900 | 0 |
| 1900-1910 | 0 |
| 1910-1920 | 0 |
| 1920-1930 | 0 |
| 1930-1940 | 0 |
| 1940-1950 | 0 |
| 1950-1960 | 0 |
| 1960-1970 | 0 |
| 1970-1980 | 0 |
| 1980-1990 | 0 |
| 1990-2000 | 240 |
| 2000-2010 | 532 |
| 2010-2019 | 951 |
| 2020-2029 | 323 |
Nicknames
Ky
Fun facts
- Kylar belongs to a broader U.S. naming trend from the 1990s and 2000s that favored names ending in '-lar' or '-ler'.
- The name is often seen as a contemporary spelling variation of the Dutch-derived name Kyler.