Skilar Name Meaning, Popularity and Origins
Origin:
Icelandic
Gender Distribution:
11% Masculine / 89% Feminine
Meaning:
Derived from the Icelandic word 'skilari', meaning 'competent'.
Meaning of the Name Skilar
Skilar is a modern Icelandic name derived from the Icelandic word 'skilari', which means 'competent'. It is a unisex name and is often given to children with the expectation that they will grow up to be skilled and capable individuals. Skilar has a strong and empowering meaning, reflecting the Icelandic culture and values of independence and self-reliance.
Popularity of the Name Skilar
The popularity for the name Skilar peaked in popularity in the year 2016 with 31 births, which ranked number 8,051 out of 30,453 unique names for that year. Skilar had the most female births in 2016 with 31, which ranked number 4,531 out of 18,860 female names for that year, and had the most male births in 2007 with 10, which ranked number 7,586 out of 14,393 male names for that year. The number of births for the name Skilar has declined sharply over the last ten years from 25 births to 12 births, a decline of -52.00%. Among females, Skilar has declined sharply in popularity over the last ten years from 25 births to 12 births, a decline of -52.00%.
Nationwide Popularity of Skilar
- 20 Year Trend of Skilar: 71.43%
- 10 Year Trend of Skilar: -52.00%
- 10 Year Female Trend of Skilar: -52.00%
Popularity of Skilar by State
We have no state ranking data available for the name Skilar. This means no states recorded more than 5 births for Skilar in the most recent calendar year. If you are looking for a rare or unique name, Skilar is a great pick!
2024 Popularity Projections for Skilar
- Total Births of Skilar: 11 (-7.08%)
- Female Births of Skilar: 11 (-7.08%)
Given the downward trend of Skilar over the last 10 years, we expect this to continue in 2024 with roughly a -7.08% decrease in total births, for a total of 11 births in 2024. For Females, births for Skilar have been decreasing over the past 10 years, and we expect roughly 11 female births in 2024, a decrease of -7.08%.