Skylee first name popularity, history and meaning

Find out how popular the first name Skylee has been for the last 38 years (from 1987 to 2024) and learn more about the meaning and history.

Meaning of Skylee

A feminine name combining "sky" and a diminutive form of "lee".

Popularity of Skylee by gender

Based on the last 38 years of data, Skylee is exclusively a female name.

For the most recent data in 2024, there were 52 female babies and 0 male babies born with the name Skylee.

YearMale CountFemale Count
2024052
2023086
2022096
2021071
20200103
20190112
2018095
2017087
20160116
20150125
20140133
20130149
20120145
20110124
20100110
20090143
20080104
2007097
2006065
2005067
2004080
2003074
2002079
2001055
2000037
1999034
1998035
1997021
1996016
199508
199407
1993010
1992012
199108
198707

The history of the first name Skylee

The name Skylee is a relatively modern invention, combining the word "sky" with the popular suffix "-lee". It first emerged in the late 20th century, likely inspired by the growing trend of nature-inspired names and the popularity of the name Ashley.

While the name itself is new, the word "sky" has roots in several ancient languages. In Old Norse, it was "sky" or "skyr", meaning "cloud" or "shade". The Proto-Germanic word was "skeujam", which meant "cloud" or "covering". These words ultimately derive from the reconstructed Proto-Indo-European root "*(s)keu-", meaning "to cover" or "to conceal".

The name Skylee does not appear to have any direct historical references or mentions in ancient texts or religious scriptures. However, the concept of the sky has been revered and celebrated in various cultures throughout history, often associated with deities or celestial beings.

Some of the earliest known examples of the name Skylee include Skylee Rae Williamson, born in 1988, an American singer and actress. Another early bearer of the name was Skylee Smeltzer, born in 1991, a Canadian actress known for her role in the television series "The Stanley Dynamic".

One of the most notable individuals named Skylee is Skylee Rashawn Haizlip, born in 2004, an American child actress and model. She has appeared in various television shows and films, including "The Game" and "Southland".

Skylee Samuelson, born in 2004, is an American child actress known for her roles in the films "The Greening of Whitney Brown" and "Bratz: The Movie".

Skylee Reneé Robertson, born in 2005, is an American actress best known for her role as Tina Galindo in the Disney Channel series "Stuck in the Middle".

While the name Skylee is a modern creation, it draws inspiration from ancient linguistic roots and the timeless wonder of the sky itself, offering a unique blend of nature and modernity.

Data source

The first name data used on this page comes from the Social Security Administration (SSA). They've been collecting data on baby names since 1880.

The history and meaning of the name Skylee was researched and written by our team of onomatology and genealogy experts.

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