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Skai

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Pronounced SKYE /ˈskaɪ/Medium

Meaning: CloudMedium

In 30 seconds: Skai is an English name meaning 'cloud,' a fresh respelling of the word sky.
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Origin MediumEnglish
MeaningCloud
U.S. rank (2024)#2519 ↘ Falling
2024 U.S. births71 girls (0.00% of U.S. girls)
Peak year2021
Total births (all-time)≈ 988

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

peak 202119932024

U.S. births per year (Social Security Administration, 1880–present). Pink marker = peak year.

History & Origin

Skai is an English name meaning 'cloud,' drawn from the open imagery of the sky and given a modern spelling. The single bright syllable keeps it light and contemporary. It belongs to the small group of nature-word names reshaped for use as given names.

American actress Skai Jackson, known from Disney's Jessie, helped raise the name's profile. The unusual 'ai' ending sets it apart from the plainer word it comes from.

Did you know? Skai is a spelling variant of Sky, so it keeps the same core meaning of 'cloud' while changing the visual style.
Overall data confidence 70%
Behind the Name - Skai — etymology, usage, pronunciation, and related formsU.S. Social Security Administration — 2024 popularity rank and count supplied in the batch input CSV

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Famous Bearers

  • ★Skai Jackson (2002–present)
    American actress, known for Disney's Jessie.

If you like Skai…

Skye— A nature-word girl's name from the same sky imagery, differently spelled.
Sky— The plain word form behind Skai's respelling.
Lake— Another short nature-word name reshaped for a child.

Frequently Asked

What does the name Skai mean?

Skai is usually explained as meaning 'cloud' and is most often linked with English tradition.

How do you pronounce Skai?

It's commonly said SKYE /ˈskaɪ/.

Is Skai a boy or girl name?

In this batch and in recent U.S. usage data, Skai is used as a girl name.

How popular is Skai?

In 2024, Skai ranked #2519 in the U.S. for girls, with 71 births recorded.