Skai Name Meaning, Popularity and Origins
Origin:
Unknown
Gender Distribution:
7% Masculine / 93% Feminine
Meaning:
Skai means 'cloud' and is associated with nature and the sky.
Meaning of the Name Skai
Skai is a modern and unique name of unknown origin. It is believed to be a variation of the name Sky, which is derived from the Old Norse word 'ský' meaning 'cloud'. Skai is often associated with nature and the sky, evoking a sense of freedom and openness.
Popularity of the Name Skai
The popularity for the name Skai peaked in popularity in the year 2021 with 92 births, which ranked number 3,812 out of 28,927 unique names for that year. Skai had the most female births in 2021 with 92, which ranked number 2,068 out of 17,628 female names for that year, and had the most male births in 2021 with 11, which ranked number 7,073 out of 14,057 male names for that year. The number of births for the name Skai has increased sharply over the last ten years from 39 births to 92 births, an increase of 135.90%. Among females, Skai has increased sharply in popularity over the last ten years from 39 births to 86 births, an increase of 120.51%.
Nationwide Popularity of Skai
- 10 Year Trend of Skai: 135.90%
- 10 Year Female Trend of Skai: 120.51%
Popularity of Skai by State
Among females, Skai was most popular in Southeastern states with 28 births in the region. It was most commonly used in GA, with 10 female births. See below for a full state by state breakdown of the name Skai. States with less than five births recorded will not be shown.
| State | Male Births | Male Gender Rank | Female Births | Female Gender Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| AL | < 5 | N/A | 5 | 853 |
| CA | < 5 | N/A | 6 | 2853 |
| GA | < 5 | N/A | 10 | 913 |
| LA | < 5 | N/A | 8 | 553 |
| NC | < 5 | N/A | 5 | 1436 |
| NY | < 5 | N/A | 5 | 2109 |
2024 Popularity Projections for Skai
- Total Births of Skai: 100 (8.96%)
- Female Births of Skai: 93 (8.23%)
Given the upward trend of Skai over the last 10 years, we expect this to continue in 2024 with roughly a 8.96% increase in total births, for a total of 100 births in 2024. For Females, births for Skai have been increasing over the past 10 years, and we expect roughly 93 female births in 2024, an increase of 8.23%.