Skai is a modern respelling of Sky, the English word name that means simply "sky", with a nod to the Scottish island of Skye and the trendy -ai ending seen in Kai. The spelling is identified with actress Skai Jackson, who grew up on the Disney Channel in Jessie and Bunk'd. It ranked number 12953 in 2000, reached number 2083 in 2021 and stands at number 2642 in 2025 with 66 girls.