Oakley
Oakley is a unisex name of English origin meaning “Meadow or clearing of oak trees.” It ranked #710 in the United States in 2025. An English surname derived from Old English 'ac' (oak) and 'leah' (woodland clearing).
how do you pronounce Oakley?
OHK-lee
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what does Oakley mean?
The name Oakley means “Meadow or clearing of oak trees.” It comes from the English language tradition.
An English surname derived from Old English 'ac' (oak) and 'leah' (woodland clearing). It gained fame through sharpshooter Annie Oakley, becoming a symbol of American frontier spirit.
how popular is this name?
| Year | Rank |
|---|---|
| 2024 | #710 |
| 2023 | #743 |
| 2022 | #772 |
| 2021 | #819 |
| 2020 | #871 |
Source: SSA National Baby Names Dataset
who are famous people named Oakley?
- Annie Oakley
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