Oakley

At a Glance: Name: Oakley – Meaning: oak clearing (a clearing or meadow in an oak forest) – Origin: English (place name/surname) – Gender: Neutral – Pronunciation: OHK-lee

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Oakley is an English place name and surname, and it's used today as a given name for children of any gender. Pronounced OHK-lee, it literally means 'oak clearing' — a meadow opening within an oak forest, which gives it a grounded, vintage feel. If you like names tied to the English countryside rather than to a person or story, Oakley fits that mold.

Meaning & Origin of Oakley

Meaning: Oak clearing (a clearing or meadow in an oak forest).

Origin: English (place name/surname).

Source: Wiktionary, Wikipedia.

How to Pronounce Oakley

Phonetic: OHK-lee   IPA: /ˈoʊkli/

Popularity of Oakley

Oakley hit its peak in 2023 at #153, with 1,882 babies given the name that year. In 2024 it slipped slightly to #157, even as the count ticked up to 1,894 — a sign it's held fairly steady rather than surging or fading.

Source: U.S. Social Security Administration birth-name data, 1884–2024.

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FAQ

What does the name Oakley mean?

Oak clearing (a clearing or meadow in an oak forest). (Source: Wiktionary, https://en.wiktionary.org/wiki/Oakley)

How do you pronounce Oakley?

Oakley is pronounced OHK-lee (IPA: /ˈoʊkli/).

Is Oakley a popular name right now?

Oakley is near its all-time peak (#153 in 2023), ranked #157 in 2024. (U.S. Social Security Administration data, 1884–2024.)

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