Skylar in Chinese
Skylar in Chinese is 斯凯勒 (Sī Kǎi Lè).
- Origin
- Dutch
- Meaning
- scholar; sky
The name traces back to Dutch sources, where it is usually explained as "scholar; sky". It first shows up in US Social Security records in 1974 and peaked in 2015. About 21% of US babies with this name were boys, so it is effectively unisex.
3 ways to write Skylar
phonetic
Following the sound of your name
斯凯勒
Sī Kǎi Lè
The standard transliteration of Skylar: 斯 (sī, "this (phonetic 's')"), 凯 (kǎi, "triumph, victory song"), 勒 (lè, "to rein in (phonetic 'l')"). Chosen for sound, it is instantly recognizable as this name.
Why these characters?
Mandarin has no consonant clusters, so the 2-syllable English name is spread over 3 characters: 斯 sī + 凯 kǎi + 勒 lè. The tone contour is 1-3-4 (high level, dipping, falling).
Character breakdown
31 strokes total (simplified)- 斯
sī
Tone 1 · 12 strokes (simplified)
this (phonetic 's')
- 凯
kǎi
Tone 3 · 8 strokes (simplified)
triumph, victory song
- 勒
lè
Tone 4 · 11 strokes (simplified)
to rein in (phonetic 'l')
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meaningful
Chosen for meaning and association
慧敏
Huì Mǐn
Inspired by "scholar; sky": 慧 (huì, "wise, intelligent") + 敏 (mǐn, "quick, clever"), expressing wisdom and insight.
Why these characters?
慧 (wise, intelligent) answers the "scholar" in Skylar's meaning, and 敏 (quick, clever) rounds it off as a typical ending for girls' names.
Character breakdown
26 strokes total (simplified)- 慧
huì
Tone 4 · 15 strokes (simplified)
wise, intelligent
- 敏
mǐn
Tone 3 · 11 strokes (simplified)
quick, clever
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balanced
A balance of sound and meaning
思睿
Sī Ruì
思 (sī, "to think; longing") + 睿 (ruì, "wise, farsighted"): echoes the sound of the English name while carrying meaning.
Why these characters?
思 (sī) sounds close to the opening "sky" of Skylar (compare 斯 sī) but means "to think; longing"; 睿 adds "wise, farsighted".
Character breakdown
23 strokes total (simplified)- 思
sī
Tone 1 · 9 strokes (simplified)
to think; longing
- 睿
ruì
Tone 4 · 14 strokes (simplified)
wise, farsighted
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Recent US usage of Skylar
In the Social Security Administration’s 2020–2025 snapshot, Skylar ranked 101 among names recorded for girls, with 16,436 registrations in that group across the period. These are US birth-name records, rather than search counts or a ranking of Chinese names. The period covers part of a decade; it is not a final ranking for the whole 2020s.
Compare the dated figures in the SSA’s official 2020s name table. This snapshot was checked on 2026-10-15; any historical figures on this page describe their own stated period.
Popularity in the US
US Social Security records show 62,412 girls named Skylar since 1974, with the high point in 2015 (5,277 births) and the busiest decade being the 2010s. Between 1990 and 2017 it climbed, from #561 to #47 among girls.
- Peak year
- 2015
- Peak decade
- 2010s
- First year
- 1974
- Total since 1880
- 62,412
More About Skylar in Chinese
The Chinese translation of Skylar offers multiple styles to suit different preferences. Whether you prefer a phonetic transliteration that sounds like your name, or a meaningful interpretation that captures the essence of Skylar, you'll find options that work for you.
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Frequently asked questions
What is Skylar in Chinese characters?
斯凯勒 (Sī Kǎi Lè), or 斯凱勒 in traditional script. This is the conventional transliteration used in Chinese media.
How popular is the name Skylar?
US Social Security records show 62,412 girls named Skylar since 1974, with the high point in 2015 (5,277 births) and the busiest decade being the 2010s. Between 1990 and 2017 it climbed, from #561 to #47 among girls.
Is Skylar written differently in traditional Chinese?
Yes: 斯凯勒 becomes 斯凱勒; the changed characters are 凯→凱. Use traditional for Taiwan or Hong Kong audiences.