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Blakeleigh
Pronounced BLAYK-lee /ˈbleɪk.li/Medium
Meaning: Dark or pale meadow (decorative respelling of the surname Blakely)Medium
Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data
U.S. births per year (Social Security Administration, 1880–present). Pink marker = peak year.
History & Origin
Behind the elaborate spelling sits the English surname Blakely, drawn from a place name built on Old English roots. That root can be read two ways, as 'dark' or as 'pale', joined to a word for a clearing or meadow. The -leigh ending here dresses up the plainer Blakely without changing its sense.
The fashionable -leigh tail gives the name a soft, drawn-out close and signals its place among modern surname-style girl names.
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Frequently Asked
What does the name Blakeleigh mean?
Blakeleigh is usually explained as meaning 'black' and is most often linked with English tradition.
How do you pronounce Blakeleigh?
It's commonly said BLAYK-lee /ˈbleɪk.li/.
Is Blakeleigh a boy or girl name?
In this batch and in recent U.S. usage data, Blakeleigh is used as a girl name.
How popular is Blakeleigh?
In 2024, Blakeleigh ranked #1594 in the U.S. for girls, with 131 births recorded.