Skye
Skye first appears in US records in 1952. It peaked in 2014, when 887 girls were given the name; in 2025 there were 569.
Source: US Social Security Administration.
Is Skye popular?
Steady Skye has held fairly steady over the past decade, after peaking in 2014.
| 2020s | 4,061 | |
|---|---|---|
| 2010s | 7,453 | |
| 2000s | 6,708 | |
| 1990s | 3,852 | |
| 1980s | 1,440 | |
| 1970s | 635 | |
| 1960s | 56 | |
| 1950s | 57 |
Counts from US Social Security Administration data, 1880–2025.
What does Skye mean?
Skye takes its name from the Isle of Skye, and echoes the English word “sky.”
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Frequently asked questions
What does the name Skye mean?
Skye means Isle of Skye; sky. Skye takes its name from the Isle of Skye, and echoes the English word “sky.”
What is the origin of the name Skye?
Skye is of Scottish origin.
How do you pronounce Skye?
Skye is pronounced “SKY.”
Is Skye a boy or a girl name?
Skye is most commonly used as a girl name.
Is Skye a popular name right now?
Skye has held fairly steady over the past decade, after peaking in 2014.
How popular is the name Skye?
In 2025, Skye ranked #532 among girls’ names in the United States, according to U.S. Social Security Administration data.
When was the name Skye most popular?
Skye was most popular in 2014, when about 887 US babies were given the name that year, according to US Social Security Administration records.
What names are similar to Skye?
Names similar to Skye include Iona, Kirsty, Fiona, Elspeth, Catriona.
What names go well with Skye?
Scottish names that pair well with Skye include Logan, Isla, Finley, Fiona, Duncan.