Sky

Meaning of Sky

Refers to the expanse above the earth; the atmosphere.

Sky has English roots — browse every English baby name in our catalog.

Popularity of Sky

After ranking as high as #710 in 2021, Sky has fallen out of the US top 1,000 as of 2025.

Notable people named Sky

• Skye McCole Bartusiak
  Actress (The Patriot)
• Skye Ferreira
  American singer and model
• Skye Sweetnam
  Canadian singer-songwriter
• Skye Edwards
  Morcheeba lead singer
• Skye Chandler
  Actress (All My Children)

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Questions about the name Sky

What does the name Sky mean?

Sky means refers to the expanse above the earth; the atmosphere, and it comes from English origins.

Is Sky a boy's or a girl's name?

Sky is most commonly used as a girl's name in the United States.

How popular is the name Sky?

Sky did not appear in the top 1,000 baby names in 2025, which makes it a genuinely uncommon pick.

When was Sky most popular?

Sky peaked at #710 in 2021.