Kayler
Gender: Mostly Boy
Meaning: Scholar, sheltering
Origin: Dutch/English (variant)
Popularity: Ranked #4798 in 2025 with 21 babies born.
History: A variant or related form of Skyler. Shares the meaning 'Scholar, sheltering.'
Similar names: kayle, kaylea, kayleah, kaylei, kyler, kailer, kaiyer, kalder
Name length: 6 letters
How common is Kayler? About 1 in 118,875 babies born in 2025 were named Kayler, or roughly 0.1 per day in the United States.
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Frequently asked about Kayler
What does the name Kayler mean?
Kayler means “Scholar, sheltering” from Dutch/English (variant) roots.
What is the origin of the name Kayler?
Kayler has Dutch/English (variant) origin. The traditional meaning is “Scholar, sheltering”.
How popular is Kayler?
Kayler ranked #4707 in 2025 — given to 21 babies that year.
When was Kayler most popular?
Kayler peaked in 2024 with 24 babies registered that year.
Is Kayler a boy or girl name?
Kayler is used for both boys and girls. In the records, about 64% of Kaylers are boys and 36% are girls.
Is the name Kayler rising or falling in popularity?
Kayler has risen 211 spots in the rankings over the last 5 years — from #4918 in 2020 to #4707 in 2025.
How long has Kayler been recorded?
Kayler appears in birth records across 30 years — from 1987 through 2025.