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Sky

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Pronounced SKY /ˈskaɪ/Medium

Meaning: from the English word "sky" (from Old Norse sky, "cloud"), used as a nature nameMedium

In 30 seconds: Sky is an English nature name from the word sky, which traces to the Old Norse 'sky' meaning cloud.

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Origin MediumEnglish

Meaningfrom the English word "sky" (from Old Norse sky, "cloud"), used as a nature name

U.S. rank (2025)#1661 ↗ Rising

2025 U.S. births101 boys (0.01% of U.S. boys)

Peak year2014

Total births (all-time)≈ 4,202

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

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

SSA data updated May 2026. How we source & verify this data.

History & Origin

Sky comes straight from the everyday English word, whose Old Norse source 'sky' actually meant cloud. Used as a nature name, it taps the open, airy image of the sky overhead. Its meaning is simple and clear, with no hidden etymology to unravel.

Sky is a single bright syllable that reads as fresh, calm, and unisex. The Old Norse 'cloud' origin gives the cheerful modern word a surprisingly old root.

Did you know? The meaning usually attached to Sky is 'cloud', and that core idea is what gives the name most of its long-term appeal.

Overall data confidence 78%

Behind the Name - Sky — 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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If you like Sky…

Skyler— Extends the same 'sky' word into a fuller given name.

Skye— A spelling of the same nature word, also tied to the Isle of Skye.

Zay— another modern pick

Coy— another English name

Ty— shares Sky's English roots

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Sky mean?

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

How do you pronounce Sky?

It's commonly said SKY /ˈskaɪ/.

Is Sky a boy or girl name?

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

How popular is Sky?

In 2024, Sky ranked #1702 in the U.S. for boys, with 98 births recorded.