Skye

Skye is a Scottish girl's name. A nature name inspired by the heavens. Its celestial connection and airy sound have a dreamy, ethereal quality.

How popular is Skye in the United States?

In 2024, 642 girls in the United States were named Skye, making it the 480th most popular girl's name that year.

It has fallen over the decade, from 367th ten years before.

Its busiest year on record was 2014, with 946 births.

Records for Skye go back to 1952, and 26,528 babies have been given the name since.

What Skye means and where it comes from

A nature name inspired by the heavens. Its celestial connection and airy sound have a dreamy, ethereal quality. Scottish place name referring to the Isle of Skye. Nature-inspired with celestial associations.

Skye is of Scottish origin, described as nature in style.

Is Skye a boy's or a girl's name?

In 2024, Skye went to 642 girls and 63 boys — 91% girls.

That makes it genuinely unisex, leaning female.

Sibling name ideas for Skye

Names of the same origin for a brother, most common first.

Frequently asked questions

What does the name Skye mean?

A nature name inspired by the heavens. Its celestial connection and airy sound have a dreamy, ethereal quality.

Where does the name Skye come from?

Skye is of Scottish origin, and is usually described as nature in style.

How popular is Skye in the United States?

In 2024, 642 girls in the United States were named Skye, making it the 480th most popular girl's name that year.

Is Skye a boy's or a girl's name?

In 2024, Skye went to 642 girls and 63 boys — 91% girls. That makes it genuinely unisex, leaning female.

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