Jessica vs Skye

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Skye

Girl #480 Most Popular 1 Syllable

Meaning

"sky, cloud island"

Origin: Old Norse

Cultural Roots

Scottish British American Scandinavian

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#480
Total SSA Count
642
Syllables
1
Formality
Casual

Playground Safety Score

✓ All Clear
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Popularity Comparison

Jessica Rank #574
Skye Rank #480

Skye is more popular, ranked #480 vs #574 for Jessica.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Jessica ___

  • Jessica Marie
  • Jessica Lynn
  • Jessica Anne
  • Jessica Nicole
  • Jessica Elizabeth
  • Jessica Claire

Skye ___

  • Skye Rose
  • Skye Elise
  • Skye Aurora
  • Skye Josephine
  • Skye Miriam
  • Skye Blue

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Jessica

Jennifer Ashley Michael Christopher Stephanie

If you choose Skye

Finn Rory Luna Bodhi River

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Jessica or Skye more popular?

Skye is more popular, ranked #480 compared to Jessica at #574 in the United States.

What do Jessica and Skye mean?

Jessica means "God beholds, foresight" (Hebrew origin). Skye means "sky, cloud island" (Old Norse origin).

Are Jessica and Skye boy or girl names?

Jessica is primarily a girl name. Skye is primarily a girl name.

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