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Skye
♂ Boy
Pronounced SKY /skaɪ/High
Meaning: sky, Isle of SkyeMedium
In 30 seconds: Skye is a Scottish nature name meaning sky, also the name of the beautiful Isle of Skye. A bold one-syllable name with natural and geographic grandeur.
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Origin HighScottish
Meaningsky, Isle of Skye
U.S. rank (2025)#2357 ↘ Falling
2025 U.S. births59 boys (0.00% of U.S. boys)
Peak year2000
Total births (all-time)≈ 2,903
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
Skye is the English word for sky and the name of the Isle of Skye in Scotland. As a given name it belongs to the nature name tradition.
Skye has been used as a given name for both sexes since the late 20th century.
Did you know? The Isle of Skye in the Scottish Hebrides is often called the most beautiful island in the world — and the Skye name may come from Old Norse ski (mist, cloud).
Overall data confidence 82%
Behind the Name: Skye — name etymology referenceUS Social Security Name Database — U.S. popularity data
Variations
SkySchuylerSkylar
Nicknames
Ski
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Frequently Asked
What does Skye mean?
Skye means sky, Isle of Skye.
How do you pronounce Skye?
Skye is pronounced SKY (/skaɪ/), with 1 syllable.
Is Skye a boy's name?
Yes, Skye is used as a boy's name.
How popular is the name Skye?
Input sex M/boy; used as boy per spec. Nature word; sky meaning obvious.