Oakley: Meaning, origin and popularity
Pronounced OHK-lee · 2 syllables
Oakley means “oak; woodland clearing, glade”, from English.
From Old English Aclea, from ac (“oak”) + leah (“woodland clearing, glade”), thus a clearing in an oak forest; equivalent to oak + -ley (“lea”). Compare Ackley, Akeley and Oakleigh, which have the same origin.
- Meaning
- oak; woodland clearing, glade
- Origin
- English
- Pronunciation
- OHK-lee
- US rank (2025)
- #156
- US babies a year
- about 3,339 (2021–2025)
- Peak
- around 2020
- Style
- Rising, Nature
How popular is Oakley?
Oakley was the #156 name in the US in 2025, given to 2,621 babies. It’s rising: up 342% on 2011–2015. It peaked around 2020.
Around the world
| Country | Rank |
|---|---|
| United States | #156 |
| England & Wales | #82 |
| Scotland | #249 |
| Northern Ireland | #304 |
| Ireland | #551 |
| Canada | #372 |
| Australia | #106 |
How old are people named Oakley?
Half of US adults named Oakley are older than 25; most are between 18 and 80. (Estimated from US births by year and life tables.)
Names like Oakley
Chosen by the same families or with a similar style and era.
On these lists
- The most popular gender-neutral names in the US
- Rising gender-neutral names
- Nature gender-neutral names
- English gender-neutral names
Questions about Oakley
What does the name Oakley mean?
Oakley means “oak; woodland clearing, glade”. It comes from English.
How do you pronounce Oakley?
Oakley is pronounced OHK-lee.
How popular is the name Oakley?
Oakley was the #156 name in the US in 2025, given to 2,621 babies. It’s rising: up 342% on 2011–2015. It peaked around 2020.
How old are people named Oakley?
Half of US adults named Oakley are older than 25. Most are between 18 and 80.