Loretta vs Skye

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Loretta

Girl #677 Most Popular 3 Syllables

Meaning

"laurel, victory crown"

Origin: Latin

Cultural Roots

Italian American English Spanish

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#677
Total SSA Count
422
Syllables
3
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Retta, Lori, Lorrie

Playground Safety Score

✓ All Clear
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Popularity Comparison

Loretta Rank #677
Skye Rank #480

Skye is more popular, ranked #480 vs #677 for Loretta.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Loretta ___

  • Loretta Mae
  • Loretta Jean
  • Loretta Ann
  • Loretta Lynn
  • Loretta Grace
  • Loretta Sue

Skye ___

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

Sibling Name Ideas

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If you choose Loretta

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If you choose Skye

Finn Rory Luna Bodhi River

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Loretta or Skye more popular?

Skye is more popular, ranked #480 compared to Loretta at #677 in the United States.

What do Loretta and Skye mean?

Loretta means "laurel, victory crown" (Latin origin). Skye means "sky, cloud island" (Old Norse origin).

Are Loretta and Skye boy or girl names?

Loretta is primarily a girl name. Skye is primarily a girl name.

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