Unisex · #9,690 in 2026

Skylier

Current Rank
#9,690
Peak Rank
#6,445 (2001)
Total Babies
62
5-Yr Trend
Stable
👧 Girl peak #10,347 (48 total)
👦 Boy peak #6,445 (62 total)
👦As Boy Name
1990
First Year
2010
Last Year
2001
Peak Year
#6445
Peak Rank
62
Total Count
10
Years Active
👧As Girl Name
1990
First Year
2008
Last Year
1999
Peak Year
#10347
Peak Rank
48
Total Count
8
Years Active

The Story of Skylier

As a girl name

American parents first put Skylier on the record books as a girl name in 1990, with 6 registered babies. Its peak popularity came in 1999, when 8 Skyliers were born — ranking #10,347 that year. About 60% of every Skylier on record arrived during the 2000s, its defining decade. Skylier last appeared in the published SSA data in 2008, with 5 recorded births — it has not charted nationally since. All told, over 48 Americans have carried the name since 1880, from the 1990s to the 2020s.

As a boy name

The earliest SSA record of Skylier as a boy name dates back to 1990, when 5 babies received it. 2001 was its biggest year on record, with 10 newborns named Skylier — #6,445 in the national rankings. About 55% of every Skylier on record arrived during the 1990s, its defining decade. Skylier last appeared in the published SSA data in 2010, with 7 recorded births — it has not charted nationally since. All told, over 62 Americans have carried the name since 1880, from the 1990s to the 2020s.

Popularity Over Time

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Names that sound like Skylier

Phonetically similar names — useful when Skylier is the vibe but a different syllable count or letter feel might suit better. Linked entries have a profile on Peek a Name.

Source: Datamuse . Phonetic similarity ranking, not curated.

Frequently Asked Questions about Skylier

What does the name Skylier mean?
Skylier is a boy's name that has been used in U.S. records since 1990. Behind the Name doesn't list a specific etymology, but the name has remained in use across multiple decades.
How popular is Skylier in 2026?
In 2026, Skylier ranks #9,690 among boys' names in the U.S., with 7 babies given the name that year.
When was Skylier most popular?
Skylier reached its peak popularity in 2001, ranking #6,445 that year with 10 babies given the name.
Is Skylier a unisex name?
Yes — Skylier is used for both girls and boys in U.S. records, with about 44% of Skyliers assigned female and 56% assigned male historically.
What names go well with Skylier?
Names that share a similar style or popularity range with Skylier include Allon, Chino, Tjay. These pairings are based on rank proximity and naming era in U.S. data.

About the name Skylier

Skylier is a unisex baby name tracked by the U.S. Social Security Administration. It first appeared in SSA records in 1990 and has accumulated 62 births in the dataset. Skylier's peak popularity came in 2001 when it ranked #6,445. Use the chart and map above to compare Skylier's trajectory across years and U.S. states, or browse the related names section to discover similar choices.

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Data sources

  • Birth statistics (counts, ranks, years 1880–2026) — U.S. Social Security Administration . Predictions for years not yet released by SSA are computed by Peek a Name from historical trends; we update with official data as soon as it ships.
  • Etymology, cultural origins, and related forms — Behind the Name (used under their public API terms).
  • Meaning prose and editorial summary — Wikipedia article extracts, licensed under CC BY-SA 3.0 .
  • Predicted nationality distribution — Nationalize.io .
  • Phonetically similar names — Datamuse .

Peek a Name aggregates and presents the above data for informational purposes. Statistical predictions and external attributions are clearly labelled where shown; we make no guarantee of accuracy beyond what each source provides.