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Birkley

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Pronounced BURK-lee /ˈbɜrk.li/High

Meaning: A spelling of Berkley/Berkeley — from an English place/surname, 'the birch-tree meadow/clearing' (Old English beorc, 'birch', + leah, 'clearing')Low

In 30 seconds: The birch-tree meadow: Birkley spells Berkley. Crisp, modern, and warm.
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Origin LowEnglish
MeaningA spelling of Berkley/Berkeley — from an English place/surname, 'the birch-tree meadow/clearing' (Old English beorc, 'birch', + leah, 'clearing')
U.S. rank (2024)#7632 ↗ Rising
2024 U.S. births14 girls (0.00% of U.S. girls)
Peak year2024
Total births (all-time)≈ 71

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

peak 202420102024

U.S. births per year (Social Security Administration, 1880–present). Pink marker = peak year.

SSA data updated May 2026. How we source & verify this data.

History & Origin

Birkley is a spelling of Berkley/Berkeley — from an English place/surname, 'the birch-tree meadow/clearing' (Old English beorc, 'birch', + leah, 'clearing'). A crisp, modern name (said 'BURK-lee').

In the U.S. it appears as a stylized spelling. Rare in this form, the-birch-tree-meadow at the root, and modern.

Did you know? Berkley comes from an English place/surname, 'the birch-tree meadow/clearing' (Old English beorc, 'birch', + leah, 'clearing') — Birkley is a spelling, crisp and modern (said 'BURK-lee').
Overall data confidence 42%
References — Berkley — English place-name

Variations

BerkleyBerkeleyBirkleigh

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Berkeley— a kin spelling
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Frequently Asked

What does the name Birkley mean?

Birkley spells Berkley — English 'the birch-tree meadow/clearing'.

How do you pronounce Birkley?

It's said BURK-lee /ˈbɜrk.li/ — two syllables, stress on the first.

Is Birkley a boy or girl name?

Birkley is used here as a girl's name.

How popular is Birkley?

Birkley is a very rare spelling in the U.S.

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