Kelly vs Sky

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Kelly

Girl #867 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"frequenter of churches"

Origin: Irish Gaelic

Irish American Australian English

23 High Risk

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Girl #828 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"the sky, cloud"

Origin: Old Norse sky

English American Scandinavian

✓ All Clear

Kelly Rank #867

Sky Rank #828

Sky is more popular, ranked #828 vs #867 for Kelly.

Is Kelly or Sky more popular?

Sky is more popular, ranked #828 compared to Kelly at #867 in the United States.

What do Kelly and Sky mean?

Kelly means "frequenter of churches" (Irish Gaelic origin). Sky means "the sky, cloud" (Old Norse sky origin).

Are Kelly and Sky boy or girl names?

Kelly is primarily a girl name. Sky is primarily a girl name.