Sylar
Sylar is a girl baby name. Ranked #62,742 in the US, popular nicknames include Syl, Syy, and Sylie.
A distinctive girl name with a rare, memorable quality.
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Meaning & Origin
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Historical Record
Sylar first appeared in US Social Security records in 2007.
Over 57 babies have been named Sylar in the United States since SSA records began.
Today, Sylar is a hidden gem — rare but distinctive , currently ranked #62,742 for girl names in the US .
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Quick Facts
- Gender
- Girl
- Popularity Rank
- #62,742
- Total SSA Count
- 5
Alternative Spellings
Nicknames
Middle Name Ideas
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Timeless choice, smooth 2-2 syllable flow
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Timeless choice, smooth 2-2 syllable flow
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Timeless choice, extended 2-3 combo
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Timeless choice, smooth 2-1 syllable flow
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Timeless choice, smooth 2-1 syllable flow
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Timeless choice, extended 2-3 combo
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Also a Boy Name
Sylar is also used as a boy name, ranked #7523.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Sylar
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About the Name Sylar
Sylar is a girl name .
Is Sylar a boy or girl name? Sylar is used as both a girl and boy name. As a girl name, it ranks #62,742 in popularity. As a boy name, it ranks #7,523. Sylar is more commonly used as a boy name.
Sylar is currently ranked #62,742 in popularity for girl names in the United States.
Common nicknames for Sylar include Syl, Syy, and Sylie. These shorter forms provide casual alternatives while keeping the elegance of the full name.
Alternative spellings of Sylar include Syla . Each spelling variation gives the name a slightly different character while preserving its sound and meaning.
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Sources
- U.S. Social Security Administration — National Baby Names Data (popularity rankings and historical trends)
- NamingEverything editorial research and analysis