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UK boy's name

Kylar

A masculine name of English origin meaning "small, fierce warrior".

For 2026, the newest official UK baby-name figures on this page are from 2010. That release is the current official benchmark rather than a forecast.

Kylar is a boy's name in the UK records. People looking for Kylar popularity in 2026 should use the latest official release, which is 2010 in this profile. In that release it ranked #4678, with 3 babies registered with the name. Its strongest year in the published records was 2010, with 3 births.

This profile covers 3 England and Wales registrations across 1 recorded years from 2010 to 2010. The figures come from ONS England and Wales and NRS Scotland, so the page is a view of published baby-name registrations rather than a forecast or a live count of people using the name today.

Kylar is at its recorded peak in the England and Wales series.

We estimate that about 6 living people in the UK are called Kylar. This uses published birth registrations from England and Wales, Scotland and Northern Ireland, then applies ONS national life tables to estimate how many are likely still alive. It does not forecast extra births for 2011 or 2026.

Key insights

  • Kylar ranked #4678 for boys in England and Wales in 2010, with 3 registrations.
  • The name peaked in 2010, when 3 boys were registered as Kylar.
  • Kylar ranks best in Scotland in the latest published regional snapshot for that area, where it placed #707 in 2016.
  • About 6 living people in the UK are estimated to have Kylar as a first name, after adjusting past birth registrations with ONS life tables.

Latest rank (E&W)

#4678

2010

Births in 2010

3

Latest year

Peak year

2010

3 births

Estimated living

6

2026

Meaning

What does Kylar mean?

The name Kylar is believed to have originated in the ancient Sumerian civilization, which flourished in the region of Mesopotamia (modern-day Iraq) around 4500-1900 BC. It is thought to be derived from the Sumerian word "kil-lar," which means "strong warrior" or "victorious protector."

During the height of the Sumerian Empire, the name Kylar was commonly given to male children, especially those born into noble or warrior families. It was a name that conveyed strength, courage, and a sense of honor, qualities that were highly valued in the Sumerian culture.

One of the earliest known historical references to the name Kylar can be found in the Epic of Gilgamesh, an ancient Mesopotamian poem dating back to around 2100 BC. In this epic, Kylar is mentioned as the name of a mighty warrior who fought alongside the legendary hero Gilgamesh.

Throughout the centuries, the name Kylar has been recorded in various ancient texts and inscriptions, suggesting its widespread use across different cultures and civilizations of the ancient Near East.

One notable figure who bore the name Kylar was a Sumerian king who ruled the city-state of Uruk around 2700 BC. Historical records indicate that King Kylar was a powerful ruler who expanded his kingdom's territories and strengthened its military might.

Another famous bearer of the name was Kylar of Ephesus, a renowned Greek philosopher and mathematician who lived in the 5th century BC. He is credited with making significant contributions to the field of geometry and is believed to have influenced the works of renowned scholars such as Euclid.

In the 1st century AD, there was a Roman general named Kylar Flavius who served under the Emperor Vespasian. He played a crucial role in suppressing the Jewish Revolt in Judea and was known for his strategic brilliance on the battlefield.

During the Middle Ages, a notable figure named Kylar the Scribe lived in the 9th century. He was a renowned calligrapher and manuscript illuminator who worked at the famous monastery of St. Gall in present-day Switzerland. His exquisite works of art and calligraphy are still preserved in various libraries and museums around the world.

In the 12th century, a Persian poet and mystic named Kylar al-Din Rumi gained fame for his spiritual writings and poetry. His works, which celebrated love, divine unity, and the human experience, had a profound influence on Persian literature and Sufism.

Sourced from namecensus.com.

Decades

Kylar by decade

Decade totals smooth out the yearly jumps and make it easier to see whether Kylar was a short-lived spike or a name that stayed in regular use. Average rank is calculated only from years where a published rank exists.

Decade Average rank Total births Years covered
2010s #4678 3 1

Geography

Where Kylar is most common

The bars show the latest published local birth counts for Kylar. They are useful for spotting where the name is showing up in real numbers, while the rank beside each bar shows how strongly it performs inside that region.

Kylar ranks best in Scotland in the latest published regional snapshot for that area, where it placed #707 in 2016.

Scotland
3

Across the UK

Kylar in Scotland and Northern Ireland

Scotland (NRS)

#707 in 2016

1 years of NRS records, 3 total registered

Related

Names similar to Kylar

FAQ

Kylar: questions and answers

How popular is the name Kylar in the UK right now?

In 2010, Kylar was ranked #4678 for boys in England and Wales, with 3 births registered.

When was Kylar most popular?

The peak year on record was 2010, with 3 babies registered as Kylar in England and Wales.

What is the meaning and origin of Kylar?

A masculine name of English origin meaning "small, fierce warrior".

How many people are called Kylar in the UK?

A total of 3 babies have been registered as Kylar across the 1 years of ONS England & Wales records shown here, plus 3 more in Scotland.

Where is Kylar most common?

In the latest published local rankings, Kylar ranks best in Scotland, where it placed #707 in 2016. The regional bars on this page use birth counts, so they also reflect the size of each region.

Which records is this page based on?

The England and Wales timeline uses ONS baby-name records. Scotland figures come from NRS and Northern Ireland figures come from NISRA. Counts are registrations in published baby-name files. The living estimate uses those birth registrations with ONS national life tables.