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Skye is a feminine name used in English. Behind the Name describes it this way: "From the name of the Isle of Skye off the west coast of Scotland. It is sometimes considered a variant of Sky." It ranked #532 for girls in the United States in 2025.
Meaning and etymology
According to Behind the Name, from the name of the Isle of Skye off the west coast of Scotland. It is sometimes considered a variant of Sky. The entry lists its usage as English (Modern).
Editorial confidence: likely
Popularity
Skye ranked #532 for girls in the United States in 2025. The figure comes from the Social Security Administration's national file for that year.
| Region | Year | Rank | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| United States | 2025 | #532 | ssa-2025 |
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Frequently asked questions
What does the name Skye mean?
Behind the Name does not give Skye a one-word meaning. It describes the name as follows: from the name of the Isle of Skye off the west coast of Scotland.
Is Skye a popular name?
Skye ranked #532 for girls in the United States in 2025. (Social Security Administration data).
Is Skye a boy's or a girl's name?
In the 2025 SSA data Skye appears in the girls' list; Behind the Name labels it feminine.
Sources
- Behind the Name: Meaning, origin and history of the name Skye — supports meaning, usage, pronunciation, variants.
- U.S. Social Security Administration: Popular Baby Names — national data, year of birth 2025 — supports popularity.
