Skylan
Gender: Unisex
Meaning: Sky, scholar, sheltering
Origin: English/Dutch
Popularity: Ranked #7093 in 2025 with 16 babies born.
History: A variant or related form of Skyla. Shares the meaning 'Sky, scholar, sheltering.'
Similar names: skylani, skylann, skyland, skyanna, skylar, skylen, skylin, skylinn
Name length: 6 letters
How common is Skylan? About 1 in 110,950 babies born in 2025 were named Skylan, or roughly 0.1 per day in the United States.
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Frequently asked about Skylan
What does the name Skylan mean?
Skylan means “Sky, scholar, sheltering” from English/Dutch roots.
What is the origin of the name Skylan?
Skylan has English/Dutch origin. The traditional meaning is “Sky, scholar, sheltering”.
How popular is Skylan?
Skylan ranked #6838 in 2025 — given to 16 babies that year.
When was Skylan most popular?
Skylan peaked in 2016 with 35 babies registered that year.
Is Skylan a boy or girl name?
Skylan is used for both boys and girls. In the records, about 40% of Skylans are boys and 60% are girls.
Is the name Skylan rising or falling in popularity?
Skylan has fallen 2314 spots in the rankings over the last 5 years — from #4524 in 2020 to #6838 in 2025.
How long has Skylan been recorded?
Skylan appears in birth records across 30 years — from 1994 through 2025.