Mallory 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

Mallory Rank #412
Skye Rank #480

Mallory is more popular, ranked #412 vs #480 for Skye.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Mallory ___

  • Mallory Jane
  • Mallory Kate
  • Mallory Anne
  • Mallory Grace
  • Mallory Claire
  • Mallory Faye

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 Mallory

Courtney Whitney Kelsey Trevor Spencer

If you choose Skye

Finn Rory Luna Bodhi River

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Mallory or Skye more popular?

Mallory is more popular, ranked #412 compared to Skye at #480 in the United States.

What do Mallory and Skye mean?

Mallory means "unfortunate, ill-omened" (Old French origin). Skye means "sky, cloud island" (Old Norse origin).

Are Mallory and Skye boy or girl names?

Mallory is primarily a girl name. Skye is primarily a girl name.

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