US Popularity:1163
Origin:British
Other Origin(s):Scandinavian, Norse
Meaning:Sky; Cloud; Atmosphere seen from Earth
Sky is a gender-neutral name, English and Scandinavian in origin and ever-changing in nature. Stemming from the Old Norse word ský, meaning "cloud," the name was quickly adapted into the English tongue, where it refers to the "atmosphere seen from Earth." For some, Sky may conjure images of the heavens, while others picture starry nights and the infinite cosmos. In any case, this provocative name will encourage baby to always look up in wonder and let their imagination soar.

Sky Name Popularity Data

The Bump Ranking

Overall:Sky is currently #692 on The Bump
Boy:Sky is currently #503 on The Bump Boy Names
Girl:Sky is currently #395 on The Bump Girl Names

U.S. Births

Overall:Sky is currently #1163 in U.S. births
Boy:Sky is currently #3457 in U.S. births
Girl:Sky is currently #1428 in U.S. births

Yearly Ranking Change:

Year:
2022
Gender:
Girl
#1428
in 2022
- 32
from 2021
In comparison to the previous year's data
Sources
  • Behind the Name, Sky, April 2021

  • WordSense, Sky

  • WordSense, sky

  • Online Etymology Dictionary, sky (n.), December 2022

Learn how we keep our content accurate and up-to-date by reading our medical review and editorial process.
Not sure you have the perfect name? Search to add more baby names to your My Favorites list.