Gender: Female
Origin: Scottish
Meaning: The Isle of Skye, Water Giver, Sky
Pronunciation: skaɪ, /skaɪ/, S K AY
Popularity Rank: #12,306
Derived from the Isle of Skye in Scotland, the name Skye means 'adventurous' and 'brave'. It is often associated with the sky and the vastness of the open air, symbolizing freedom and limitless possibilities.
The name Skye is of Scottish origin and means The Isle of Skye, Water Giver, Sky. It is often used as a Female name and is mostly used as a First Name.
Skye is commonly found in United States of America, United Kingdom, South Africa, and 59 more countries.
Phonetic Pronunciation: skaɪ
IPA (International Phonetic Alphabet): /skaɪ/
ARPAbet Phonetic Pronunciation: S K AY
S: Pronounce as in "sit" (S IH T)
K: Pronounce as in "cat" (K AE T)
AY: Pronounce as in "say" (S EY)
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At NamesLook, the name Skye is recorded 3,905 times globally, ranking it as the 12,306th most common name worldwide.
Skye is most prevalent in United States of America, with 1,425 occurrences, making it the 2,245th most popular name in the country.
In United Kingdom, the name Skye is found among 1 in every 400 people, showcasing its highest frequency there.
| Country | Rank | Frequency |
|---|---|---|
| United States of America | #2,245 | 1 : 1,270 |
| United Kingdom | #906 | 1 : 400 |
| South Africa | #5,205 | 1 : 8,621 |
| Canada | #2,489 | 1 : 1,935 |
| Singapore | #3,723 | 1 : 6,807 |
| China | #887 | 1 : 2,142 |
| Netherlands | #7,035 | 1 : 7,296 |
| Hong Kong | #4,855 | 1 : 8,319 |
| Malaysia | #18,757 | 1 : 42,353 |
| France | #21,064 | 1 : 35,243 |
This chart displays the ranking of the name Skye from 1980 to 2023, based on the most recent data from the U.S. Social Security Administration.
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Last Updated: July 15, 2024 10:52 AM (GMT + 5.30)
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