Skye is a distinctive girls' name in United States, ranking #510 in 1999 with 507 recorded births. The name reached its all-time peak in 2014 with 887 births ranking #367. Since 1996, the popularity has increased by 28.0%. In 1999, approximately 1 in every 3,499 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.