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Skyler-May

Quick answerSkyler derives from the Dutch surname Schuyler, meaning "scholar" or "hideout," combined with May, which comes from the month name or the English word for the hawthorn flower, ultimately from Latin "Maius." The compound name blends Dutch linguistic roots with English tradition, creating a modern hyphenated given name…

Dutch-English · Girl · 3 syllables

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Relative popularity index, 2010–2025
GenderGirl
US Rank#5,688
TrendRising ↑
Peak year2023
Syllables3
OriginDutch-English
LanguageEnglish
CultureNorth American
Letters10
Numerology3 Chaldean 22
Global rank#5,688

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Historical popularity from 1880–2025 · US Social Security Administration data

About the name Skyler-May

Skyler derives from the Dutch surname Schuyler, meaning "scholar" or "hideout," combined with May, which comes from the month name or the English word for the hawthorn flower, ultimately from Latin "Maius." The compound name blends Dutch linguistic roots with English tradition, creating a modern hyphenated given name primarily used in English-speaking countries, particularly in North America since the late 20th century.

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Etymology

Skyler derives from the Dutch surname Schuyler, meaning "scholar" or "hideout," combined with May, which comes from the month name or the English word for the hawthorn flower, ultimately from Latin "Maius." The compound name blends Dutch linguistic roots with English tradition, creating a modern hyphenated given name primarily used in English-speaking countries, particularly in North America since the late 20th century.

Skyler-May currently ranks #5,688 in the United States as a girl's name. It reached its peak popularity around 2023.

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