How to say it
SKYE
skaɪ
Feminine
Skye
Sky; the Isle of Skye
What it means
A nature name from the word sky and the Scottish Isle of Skye.
Skye is an airy nature name, taken from the word sky and from the dramatic Scottish Isle of Skye, whose own name may come from a Norse word for 'cloud' or 'mist.' Open and modern, it works beautifully alone or as a middle name. Said SKY.
How to spell Skye
The standard spelling is Skye. Common variants include Sky, Skyy, Skyla, but Skye is the most widely used form.
Popularity over time
peaked at #368 in 2014, currently #532 in 2025.
Source: U.S. Social Security Administration, names given to at least 5 babies in a year, 1880–2025. Reviewed July 2026. See where the names are moving
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From the word sky and the Scottish Isle of Skye.
Spelling variants
- Sky
- Skyy
- Skyla
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Common questions
- What does the name Skye mean?
- A nature name from the word sky and the Scottish Isle of Skye.
- What does Skye mean in Scottish?
- In Scottish, Skye means "Sky; the Isle of Skye." Skye is an airy nature name, taken from the word sky and from the dramatic Scottish Isle of Skye, whose own name may come from a Norse word for 'cloud' or 'mist.' Open and modern, it works beautifully alone or as a middle name. Said SKY.
- How do you pronounce Skye?
- Skye is pronounced skaɪ. Say it as SKYE, with the stress on the "skye" syllable.
- How do you spell Skye?
- The standard spelling is Skye. Common spelling variants include Sky, Skyy, Skyla.
- Is Skye a boy or girl name?
- Skye is traditionally a feminine name.
- How popular is the name Skye?
- Skye ranked #532 in the U.S. in 2025, according to Social Security Administration data.