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Blakely
Meaning: black or pale woodland clearing · Origin: English · Gender: usually a girl's name
Origin & history
Blakely is an English surname from Old English blæc or blac and leah, 'woodland clearing'. Its first-name use is modern and unisex.
Popularity of Blakely in the US, 1880–2025
2025: 1,638 US baby girls named Blakely — #191 for girls · Peak: 1,892 in 2024 · 1950: fewer than 5 · 2000: 57 · 2020: 1,713
Source: US Social Security Administration (SSA) national baby-name data, 1880–2025 (names.zip). Counts are babies of that gender given exactly this spelling each year; SSA leaves out a name in any year with fewer than 5 births.
How to pronounce Blakely
BLAYK-lee · IPA /ˈbleɪkli/ (common American English pronunciation)
Language of origin
English surname/place name — black or pale clearing
How the meaning and use of Blakely developed
Blakely is a modern given name from English surnames and place names; the original elements can refer to a dark or pale woodland clearing.
Related names from the same root
Sibling names that go well with Blakely
Sister: Wrenley · Adalynn
Brother: Oakley · Tatum
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Nicknames
Blake
Variants & related names
Blakeley, Blakleigh
Blakely name art
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FAQ
What does the name Blakely mean?
Blakely means “black or pale woodland clearing”. It comes from English.
How do you pronounce Blakely?
Blakely is usually pronounced BLAYK-lee (/ˈbleɪkli/).
Is Blakely a popular name?
In 2025, Blakely ranked #191 among girls' names in the United States, given to 1,638 baby girls, according to US Social Security Administration data. Its peak year was 2024 (1,892 babies).
What are nicknames for Blakely?
Blake.
What are other forms of Blakely?
Blakeley, Blakleigh.
What are good sibling names for Blakely?
Sister: Wrenley, Adalynn. Brother: Oakley, Tatum.
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Sources: standard name etymology references (e.g. Behind the Name, Oxford Dictionary of First Names); popularity from US SSA and UK ONS baby-name data. Meanings of old names are often debated — where scholars disagree we say so.