What does Skye mean?
Skye takes its name from the Isle of Skye, and echoes the English word “sky.”
What does Kirsty mean?
Kirsty is a Scottish form of Christine, “follower of Christ.”
Skye vs Kirsty
Which is more popular?
Skye is more popular than Kirsty today: about 569 US babies were given the name Skye in 2025, compared with 0 named Kirsty.
| Skye | Kirsty | |
|---|---|---|
| Meaning | Isle of Skye; sky | Follower of Christ |
| Origin | Scottish | Scottish |
| Gender | Girl | Girl |
| Pronunciation | SKY | KEER-stee |
| Syllables | 1 | 2 |
| First appeared | 1952 | 1961 |
| Peak year | 2014 (887) | 1991 (99) |
| In 2025 | 569 | 0 |
| Trend | Steady | Vintage |
Popularity over time, 1880–2025
Skye
Kirsty
Source: US Social Security Administration.
Births by decade
| Decade | Skye | Kirsty |
|---|---|---|
| 2020s | 4,061 | 0 |
| 2010s | 7,453 | 10 |
| 2000s | 6,708 | 81 |
| 1990s | 3,852 | 508 |
| 1980s | 1,440 | 179 |
| 1970s | 635 | 130 |
| 1960s | 56 | 37 |
| 1950s | 57 | 0 |
Frequently asked questions
Is Skye or Kirsty more popular?
Skye is more popular than Kirsty today: about 569 US babies were given the name Skye in 2025, compared with 0 named Kirsty.
What is the difference between Skye and Kirsty?
Skye means Isle of Skye; sky (Scottish origin), while Kirsty means Follower of Christ (Scottish origin).
Which name is older, Skye or Kirsty?
In US records, Skye first appears in 1952 and Kirsty in 1961, so Skye has the longer recorded history.