Skye

Rank 416th Girl Name

In 2022, the name Skye was 416th most popular baby name for girls and 776th most popular baby name overall. In 2022, 818 babies were named Skye in the United States. The gender distribution for "Skye" is 92.2% female and 7.8% male.

In 2022, 1 out of every 4,115 babies in the United States were named Skye. In a classroom of 30 students, there is approximately a 0.7% chance that another student would have the same name. Today, the average age of someone named Skye is around 19 years old.

The name "Skye" is well know, but not overly common.

The most common nickname for Skye is .

Skye Meaning & Origin

Skye is a name of Scottish origin that conveys the beauty and vastness of the sky, often evoking feelings of freedom, possibility, and serenity.

The name Skye is described as adventurous, imaginative and free-spirited.

Pronunciation

Skye is pronounced skye in English. The name Skye has 4 letters and 1 or 2 syllables, depending on pronunciation.

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Name Trends (1972 to Present)

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Fun Facts about Skye

  • The name Skye is shared with a popular character in the kids' animated series "PAW Patrol," who is a female cockapoo (Cocker Spaniel/Poodle mix) that serves as an aviator.

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Geography

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