Kayleigh vs Sky

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Kayleigh

Girl #732 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"slender, slim and fair"

Origin: Irish Gaelic

Cultural Roots

Irish Scottish English American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#732
Total SSA Count
385
Syllables
2
Formality
Casual
Nicknames
Kay, Kayle, Lee

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Sky

Girl #828 Most Popular 1 Syllable

Meaning

"the sky, cloud"

Origin: Old Norse sky

Cultural Roots

English American Scandinavian

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#828
Total SSA Count
330
Syllables
1
Formality
Casual

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✓ All Clear
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Popularity Comparison

Kayleigh Rank #732
Sky Rank #828

Kayleigh is more popular, ranked #732 vs #828 for Sky.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Kayleigh ___

  • Kayleigh Anne
  • Kayleigh Marie
  • Kayleigh Grace
  • Kayleigh Rose
  • Kayleigh Dawn
  • Kayleigh Lynn

Sky ___

  • Sky Marie
  • Sky Elizabeth
  • Sky Ann
  • Sky Lynn
  • Sky Grace
  • Sky Aurora

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Kayleigh

Brody Caelan Sienna Finley Rory

If you choose Sky

River Ocean Blue Sage Luna

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Kayleigh or Sky more popular?

Kayleigh is more popular, ranked #732 compared to Sky at #828 in the United States.

What do Kayleigh and Sky mean?

Kayleigh means "slender, slim and fair" (Irish Gaelic origin). Sky means "the sky, cloud" (Old Norse sky origin).

Are Kayleigh and Sky boy or girl names?

Kayleigh is primarily a girl name. Sky is primarily a girl name.

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