Skylee is of American origin, derived from combining elements of Skyler and Lee. It gained popularity as a feminine given name in the United States during the late 20th century. The name Skylee is often associated with its spelling variants such as Skylar Lee or SkyLee.
The name Skylee experienced a significant increase in popularity from the late 1990s to the early 2010s, with a peak of 149 births in 2013. However, it has since seen a decline, with only 86 births recorded in 2023. Over the entire period from 1987 to 2023, there were a total of 2512 babies named Skylee.