Skye

Updated: October 14, 2023 by Stephanie Graham

Skye is a modern baby girl’s name that comes from the name of the Isle of Skye in Scotland as well as being a variant spelling of the name Sky. Skye is a less common alternative to the name Skyler.

Meaning and Origin of the name Skye:

Skye is a sweet sounding girl's name of Scottish origin meaning “cloud,” “cloud isle,” “isle of the mist.”

Skye is a modern English baby name that comes from the name of the Isle of Skye in Scotland in the Inner Hebrides. The Isle of Skye may have been referred to in Norse as skuy (“misty isle”) or skuyö (meaning “cloud isle”). The Gaelic name for the island is Eilean a' Cheò (meaning “isle of the mist”). Skye ultimately derives from the Norse word ský (meaning “cloud”).

Symbolism of the name Skye:

The sky is a symbol of adventure and endless possibilities.

Nicknames for the name Skye:

Because Skye is a short and sweet name, there aren't many ways to shorten it into a nickname. You may consider using names that are similar to Skye as a nickname such as “Blue” or “Sunny.” You may want to use the meaning of the name Skye as a nickname and use “Cloud,” “Mist,” or “Misty.” You can also use names that sound like Skye such as “Skylark” or “Skylight.”

Kye
Kya
Blue
Sun
Sunny
Cloud
Mist
Misty
Skylark
Skylight
Skybright

Style of the name Skye:

Modern

Gender of the name Skye:

Skye is both a girl's and boy's name.

Pronunciation of the name Skye:

SKIE

Number of syllables in the name Skye:

One

Emotion evoked from the name Skye:

Skye evokes feelings of adventure and confidence.

Alternative spellings for the name Skye:

Sky
Skie

Popularity of the name Skye:

According to the Social Security Administration, Sky is a popular girl’s baby name that first appeared in the top 1000 names in 1987 and has risen in popularity ever since. As of 2020 Skye is #467.