US Popularity Rank: 10778

Origin: American

Meaning: Smoke-colored; Smoke in the air

While “smoke in the air” might have been a sign of trouble for the characters in the classic film Top Gun, for your little Smokey, it’s just their name meaning! A red-hot choice for the coolest baby in town, your friends and family will light up with joy when they hear your little one’s name for the first time. Smokey, or its alternative spelling, smoky, is a word used to describe a place with “smoke in the air” or something that is “smoke-colored.” With baby Smokey around, the air is bound to be brighter and clearer than ever. As your baby begins to rise, they’ll find many references to their name in pop culture, from the car-chase comedy film Smokey and the Bandit to Smokey Robinson, the American R&B singer.