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Skye
GirlScottish, English· “from the Isle of Skye”
- Meaning
- from the Isle of Skye
- Origin
- Scottish, English
- Pronunciation
- SKY
- Syllables
- 1
- US rank 2025
- #532
- US babies 2025
- 569
- Best rank
- #368 (2014)
- Peak year
- 2014
Meaning and origin of Skye
Skye is a Scottish and English name that is usually said to mean “from the Isle of Skye”.
Skye is taken from the Isle of Skye, the largest island of the Inner Hebrides off the west coast of Scotland. The origin of the island's name is uncertain, and it is not actually derived from the English word sky, though most parents today enjoy that connection as well. The name suggests open landscapes, weather and wide horizons. As a given name Skye is short, airy and modern, and the final E gives it a distinctive look compared with the simpler Sky. It works well as a first name or a bright middle name.
Other spellings with the same sound: Sky.
Popularity over time
Skye first appears in US Social Security records in 1952. It has ranked in the top 1,000 in 39 different years, starting in 1987. Its best national rank was #368 in 2014, the same year it reached its highest count of 887 babies. In 2025, 569 babies were named Skye, and it ranked #532 nationally. That is 34% fewer than ten years earlier, so it is becoming less common.
Its national rank moved from #1,266 in 1980, #480 in 2000, #492 in 2010, and #532 in 2025. Of the 24,262 US girls named Skye since records began, 31% were born in the 2010s, its biggest decade. The 2000s come next, with 6,708 babies.
Other girls' names that peaked around the same time include Aylin, Scarlet, Mckinley, Averie, and Kennedi.
Where it is most popular (2025)
In 2025, Skye ranked highest in Hawaii, Indiana, and Utah.
Gender, sound and spelling
About 92% of US babies named Skye over the last 20 years were girls, with a small share of boys.
Skye is usually pronounced SKY, with one syllable. It has four letters, starts with S and ends in “-ye”. Names that sound the same but are spelled differently include Sky.
Middle names for Skye
A few middle names that flow with Skye: each avoids a matching first letter, a rhyme and a vowel clash where the names meet.
Sibling names for Skye
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Frequently asked questions
What does the name Skye mean?
Skye is a Scottish and English name that is usually said to mean “from the Isle of Skye”.
What is the origin of the name Skye?
Skye has Scottish and English roots. Skye is taken from the Isle of Skye, the largest island of the Inner Hebrides off the west coast of Scotland.
Is Skye a popular name?
Yes. Skye ranked #532 in the US in 2025, which makes it in the top 1,000.
Is Skye a boy or girl name?
Skye is mainly a girl's name. About 92% of US babies named Skye over the last 20 years were girls, with a small share of boys.
How do you pronounce Skye?
Skye is usually pronounced SKY. Stressed syllables are in capital letters.
Popularity figures come from US Social Security card applications (names given to at least five babies in a year, 1880 to 2025). How we source names and meanings