Skylyr is an uncommon, modern given name of unknown origin. It was likely coined as a blend of 'sky' and 'lyric', possibly inspired by the idea of soaring melodies or poetic skies. The name first appeared on record in the United States in the late 20th century, gaining some popularity during the 1990s and early 2000s.
"Skylyr was given to around five newborns each year from 1998 onwards, with a notable spike of nine births in the year 2000. After that, it maintained a steady popularity with six births annually between 2002 and 2003, then again in 2007, and finally five more births were recorded in 2013."