How Many People Are Named Skai?

Complete statistics for the name Skai in the United States — including rarity score, gender breakdown, age distribution, historical popularity, and state data.

Data last updated: 2025 SSA records

Skai
Very Rare
1,064
Estimated People
1 in 310,150
1 in X Americans
2021
Peak Popularity
Female
Predicted Gender
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⚥ Gender Distribution
♂ Male
76 (7%)
♀ Female
988 (93%)
7%
male
📊 Age Distribution Analysis
Avg Age: 9

Population Share

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📍 State-Wise Distribution
Alabama 10
California 29
Florida 93
Georgia 33
Illinois 5
Louisiana 19
Maryland 15
Michigan 5
Missouri 5
North Carolina 16
New York 39
Ohio 6
Pennsylvania 25
Texas 39
🔎 Name Characteristics
Repeated characters 0.0%
Starts with "A" 0.0%
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📄 About the Name Skai

How Many People Have the Name Skai in the US?

Based on Social Security Administration birth records and age-adjusted survival modeling, approximately 1,064 people in the United States currently share the name Skai. That works out to roughly 1 in every 310,150 Americans, placing it in the Very Rare category among all names tracked in US records. For context on where this falls on the full spectrum, see the name rarity guide.

Is Skai a Common or Rare Name?

Skai is classified as Very Rare when scored against the entire US population. Our rarity scale runs from Very Common (top names shared by millions) through Common, Uncommon, Rare, and Very Rare. Understanding where a name sits helps parents gauge uniqueness when choosing a baby name, genealogists narrow down records, and curious individuals settle debates about their own identity.

What Does the Name Skai Mean?

The meaning, language of origin, cultural and religious background for Skai are covered in full on the Skai name meaning & origin page. For a broader look at thousands of names, browse the name meaning directory.

Gender Breakdown: Is Skai Male or Female?

Of all recorded bearers of Skai in SSA data, approximately 7% are male and 93% are female. Skai is used almost exclusively as a female name in the United States. See our guide to gender-neutral names for more on how naming norms evolve.

When Was Skai Most Popular?

The name Skai reached peak popularity in 2021, with 92 babies registered that year. Our article on 2025 baby name trends explores these forces in detail.

Where Is Skai Most Common in the US?

The state-by-state breakdown above shows estimated bearer counts for Skai across all 50 states. Highly populous states like California, Texas, and New York naturally show higher counts for almost every name simply due to population size.

How Is This Data Calculated?

All figures on this page are statistical estimates, not exact government headcounts. The underlying data comes from the SSA National Baby Names dataset. Full methodology is explained on the methodology page.

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❓ Frequently Asked Questions

How many people are named Skai?

Approximately 1,064 people in the United States share the name Skai, based on SSA birth records and age-adjusted survival modeling.

Is Skai a rare name?

Skai is classified as Very Rare in the United States. Approximately 1 in every 310,150 Americans has this name.

What does the name Skai mean?

The meaning and origin of Skai is displayed in the Name Meaning and Origin section at the top of this page. Browse the name meaning directory at https://howmanyofme.site/name-meaning/ for more names.

Is Skai more male or female?

Based on SSA records, 7% of people named Skai are male and 93% are female. The predicted gender is Female.

When was Skai most popular?

The name Skai reached its peak in 2021, with 92 registrations that year.

Are these statistics exact?

No. All figures are statistical estimates based on SSA birth records and age-adjusted modeling. Exact real-time name counts are not publicly available. See the methodology page at https://howmanyofme.site/methodology/ for full details.

Disclaimer: All results are statistical estimates based on aggregated SSA birth records and modeling. They are not exact counts of individuals. Data source: SSA National Baby Names dataset.
Quick Stats
Total People1,064
RarityVery Rare
1 in X1 in 310,150
GenderFemale
Avg Age9
Peak Year2021
Male %7%
Female %93%

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All counts are statistical estimates. See the methodology page for full details.