Declining since 2012, #8,860 for girls today.
Popularity of Skyy since 1984
Babies named Skyy per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Girls | Boys |
|---|---|---|
| 1980s | 26 | 5 |
| 1990s | 151 | 6 |
| 2000s | 701 | 77 |
| 2010s | 748 | 27 |
| 2020s | 225 | 23 |
Meaning & origin
Skyy is a modern respelling of Sky, first recorded in the U.S. in 1987. It reached its peak popularity in 2012, but has since declined, ranking 8,860th in 2025 with about 1 in 146,115 babies given the name. The spelling may have been influenced by the Skyy Vodka brand, but it fits a broader trend of unique, nature-inspired names. Skyy has not been tied to any top states in recent years, suggesting a scattered usage across the country.
Skyy is a modern respelling of the word sky, likely inspired by the brand Skyy Vodka or simply a creative spelling of the nature-themed name Sky. It first appeared in U.S. records in 1987 and saw peak popularity in 2012. The name is often used for girls but remains unisex in style.
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Sky
Sibling names for Skyy
Names that share Skyy's style, for a brother or sister.
