Skye is a moderately popular girls' name in England & Wales, ranking #134 in 2018 with 391 recorded births. This places Skye in the top 2% of ranked UK girls' names for the year. Its actual usage is classified as Moderately Popular. The name reached its all-time peak in 2007 with 930 births ranking #67. Since 1996, the popularity has increased by 200.8%. In 2018, approximately 1 in every 737 girls born was named Skye. FALLING Recent data shows the name is currently falling.
Skye is a clean nature and place name with a bright open feel. It is often heard as sky-related, even though the historical route is through the Scottish island name.
The name became popular because it sounds airy and modern while remaining grounded in a real place. Its simple shape helped it fit the rise of short unisex and landscape-style names.