Sky
Sky: name meaning, origin and popularity
Meaning and origin of Sky
- A unisex given name from English.
Etymology
From sky. As a surname, a translation of German Himmel and an anglicization of Ashkenazic surnames ending in -sky.
How popular is Sky?
Since 1880, 9,743 girls and 4,205 boys in the U.S. have been named Sky (70% girls). Its highest rank for girls was #712 in 2021. Its highest rank for boys was #1039 in 1978. In 2025 it ranked #949 for girls, with 373 babies given the name.
Names similar to Sky
Names that start with the same letters, most popular first.
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Sibling name ideas for Sky
Sister and brother names that share Sky's English roots and are still in the U.S. top 1,000.
Sky FAQ
What does the name Sky mean?
A unisex given name from English. From sky. As a surname, a translation of German Himmel and an anglicization of Ashkenazic surnames ending in -sky.
What is the origin of the name Sky?
Sky is listed as a name of English origin.
How popular is the name Sky?
Since 1880, 9,743 girls and 4,205 boys in the U.S. have been named Sky (70% girls). Its highest rank for girls was #712 in 2021. Its highest rank for boys was #1039 in 1978. In 2025 it ranked #949 for girls, with 373 babies given the name.
Is Sky a boy or girl name?
Sky is used for both boys and girls in the U.S. (9,743 girls and 4,205 boys since 1880).
Popularity data: U.S. Social Security Administration baby name data, 1880–2025 (names given to 5+ babies per year). Origin and etymology text: Wiktionary, available under CC BY-SA 4.0.