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Sky

Sky ranks #150 out of 55,875 dog names in our data (the #1 dog name is Bella). Across all 16 places, 551 dogs carry the name. It's also a cat name: #325 for cats.
Sky's popularity trend

Sky's share of dogs, year by year — or toggle to its yearly rank. Peak year by share: 2022.

0.02%0.04%0.06%0.08%200720112015201920232025
Dogs in our data
551
across 16 places
Popularity rank
#150
of 55,875 dog names
5-year rank move
+40
2020 → 2025
Gender split
70% girls
70% girls30% boys
What does Sky mean?
1 syllableOrigin: English

Sky is an English word name, referring to the expanse of atmosphere above the earth. It's a straightforward nature word that's been used as a given name for people and pets alike.

Sky has an open, airy feel, well suited to a pet with a calm, easygoing nature or a light-colored coat. It's a simple, breezy name that fits nearly any companion.

Etymology & pronunciation from Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0).

Where Sky shows up

Sky's share of each place's counted dogs. Places count differently — hover a Share figure for the basis. Click a heading to sort.

TorontoCanada0.2%
Basel-StadtSwitzerland0.2%
ZürichSwitzerland0.2%
WorcesterUnited States of America0.2%
AdelaideAustralia0.1%
Maple RidgeCanada0.1%
New York CityUnited States of America0.1%
DarwinAustralia0.1%
Allegheny CountyUnited States of America0.1%
SeattleUnited States of America0.1%
Surf Coast ShireAustralia0.1%
CambridgeUnited States of America0.1%
PlayfordAustralia0.0%
Port Adelaide EnfieldAustralia0.0%
Noosa ShireAustralia0.0%
BurnsideAustralia0.0%

Names like Sky

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