Skye is a distinctive girls' name in United States, ranking #580 in 1996 with 396 recorded births. The name reached its all-time peak in 2014 with 887 births ranking #367. In 1996, approximately 1 in every 4,427 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.