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Oakley
Meaning: oak clearing · Origin: English · Gender: usually a girl's name
Origin & history
Oakley comes from English place names meaning 'oak clearing' in Old English. Annie Oakley made the surname famous; it is now a gender-neutral first name.
Popularity of Oakley in the US, 1880–2025
2025: 1,933 US baby girls named Oakley — #156 for girls · Peak: 1,933 in 2025 · 1950: fewer than 5 · 2000: 26 · 2020: 1,128
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 Oakley
OHK-lee · IPA /ˈoʊkli/ (common American English pronunciation)
Language of origin
English surname/place name — oak clearing
How the meaning and use of Oakley developed
Oakley comes from English place names referring to an oak woodland or clearing and is now a modern unisex first name; this site lists it among girls.
Related names from the same root
Oakleigh · Oaklyn
Sibling names that go well with Oakley
Sister: Emerson · Blakely
Brother: Tatum · Ryker
Our editorial suggestions — similar era, style and length — chosen from names with full pages on this site.
Famous people named Oakley
- Annie Oakley (sharpshooter)
Nicknames
Oak
Variants & related names
Oakleigh, Oaklee
Oakley name art
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FAQ
What does the name Oakley mean?
Oakley means “oak clearing”. It comes from English.
How do you pronounce Oakley?
Oakley is usually pronounced OHK-lee (/ˈoʊkli/).
Is Oakley a popular name?
In 2025, Oakley ranked #156 among girls' names in the United States, given to 1,933 baby girls, according to US Social Security Administration data. Its peak year was 2025 (1,933 babies).
What are nicknames for Oakley?
Oak.
What are other forms of Oakley?
Oakleigh, Oaklee.
What are good sibling names for Oakley?
Sister: Emerson, Blakely. Brother: Tatum, Ryker.
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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.