Lana 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

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Popularity Comparison

Lana Rank #374
Skye Rank #480

Lana is more popular, ranked #374 vs #480 for Skye.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Lana ___

  • Lana Rose
  • Lana Marie
  • Lana Grace
  • Lana Pearl
  • Lana Elizabeth
  • Lana 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 Lana

Nora Eva Vera Cole Leo

If you choose Skye

Finn Rory Luna Bodhi River

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Lana or Skye more popular?

Lana is more popular, ranked #374 compared to Skye at #480 in the United States.

What do Lana and Skye mean?

Lana means "light" (Slavic origin). Skye means "sky, cloud island" (Old Norse origin).

Are Lana and Skye boy or girl names?

Lana is primarily a girl name. Skye is primarily a girl name.

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