Sky

Sky is a unisex name of English origin. Its meaning is not recorded in the standard references we check — we would rather tell you that plainly than guess. In 2024 it was given to 428 babies in the United States.

Sky at a glance

Gender
Unisex name
Origin
English & American
Meaning
Not recorded in standard references

About the name Sky

Sky belongs to the English & American tradition. Its roots are documented, even though its precise meaning is not recorded in the standard references — an honest gap we prefer to a confident guess.

In the United States, Sky first appears in Social Security records in 1953 and has been given to 13,566 babies since 1880, including 428 in 2024.

Sky in US records

First recorded (US)
1953
Babies named Sky in 2024
428
Total since 1880
13,566

Sky in England & Wales records

First recorded (since 1996)
1996
Babies named Sky in 2025
56
Total since 1996
2,934

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Frequently asked questions

What does the name Sky mean?

The meaning of Sky is not recorded in the standard references we check. Rather than repeat an unsourced claim, we leave it open — its English origin is documented, but its exact meaning is not.

Is Sky a boy or girl name?

Sky is a unisex name. In 2024, 428 babies received the name in the US.

What origin is the name Sky?

Sky comes from the English & American tradition.

How popular is the name Sky?

Sky is uncommon in US records — it first appears in 1953 and has been given to 13,566 babies since 1880.

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This profile is built from the US Social Security Administration's public baby-names data — see the source. Its meaning is not recorded in the standard references we check. If you spot an error, write to [email protected].