Scholar or island of the sky
Skylan is a modern American invention, likely created by blending the Dutch-rooted 'Schuyler' (meaning scholar) with the popular 'Sky' prefix and 'lan' suffix. It evokes a sense of vastness and intellectual pursuit, though it is often chosen for its airy, nature-inspired sound. As a unisex name, it offers a contemporary alternative to Skylar or Dylan.
Less common today
Skylan isn't in the latest US Top 1000. It last peaked at #4,221 in 2016.
US births per 5-year period, 1990–present (SSA data).
