Skye
Skye: name meaning, origin and popularity
Pronunciation (IPA): /skaɪ/
Meaning and origin of Skye
- A female given name transferred from the place name, of modern usage, or a fanciful spelling of the word sky.
Etymology
Derived from Scottish Gaelic An t-Eilean Sgitheanach, of long disputed (probably non-Indo-European substrate) origin, with several theories proposed and none widely accepted; see Etymology of Skye.
How popular is Skye?
Since 1880, 24,262 girls and 2,903 boys in the U.S. have been named Skye (89% girls). Its highest rank for girls was #368 in 2014. Its highest rank for boys was #1300 in 1996. In 2025 it ranked #532 for girls, with 628 babies given the name.
Names similar to Skye
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Sibling name ideas for Skye
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Skye FAQ
What does the name Skye mean?
A female given name transferred from the place name, of modern usage, or a fanciful spelling of the word sky. Derived from Scottish Gaelic An t-Eilean Sgitheanach, of long disputed (probably non-Indo-European substrate) origin, with several theories proposed and none widely accepted; see Etymology of Skye.
How popular is the name Skye?
Since 1880, 24,262 girls and 2,903 boys in the U.S. have been named Skye (89% girls). Its highest rank for girls was #368 in 2014. Its highest rank for boys was #1300 in 1996. In 2025 it ranked #532 for girls, with 628 babies given the name.
Is Skye a boy or girl name?
Skye is used for both boys and girls in the U.S. (24,262 girls and 2,903 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.