Skye

Meaning of Skye

Skye is taken from the name of the Isle of Skye, a large island off the coast of Scotland. It evokes images of natural beauty and open landscapes.

Skye has Scottish roots — browse every Scottish baby name in our catalog.

Popularity of Skye

Skye has cooled off, slipping to #532 in 2025, down from a peak of #367 in 2014.

Notable people named Skye

• Skye McCole Bartusiak
  Actress, known for 'The Patriot'
• Skye Ferreira
  American singer and model
• Skye Sweetnam
  Canadian singer-songwriter, actress
• Skye Edwards
  English singer, Morcheeba vocalist
• Skye Alexandra Sweetnam
  Canadian singer

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Questions about the name Skye

What does the name Skye mean?

Skye means skye is taken from the name of the isle of skye, a large island off the coast of scotland. it evokes images of natural beauty and open landscapes, and it comes from Scottish origins.

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

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

How popular is the name Skye?

In 2025, Skye ranked #532 for girls, down from #479 the year before.

When was Skye most popular?

Skye peaked at #367 in 2014.