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Blakeley

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Pronounced BLAYK-lee /ˈbleɪk.li/Medium

Meaning: BlackMedium

In 30 seconds: Blakeley is an English girl's name meaning 'black'.
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Origin MediumEnglish
MeaningBlack
U.S. rank (2024)#2036 ↗ Rising
2024 U.S. births95 girls (0.01% of U.S. girls)
Peak year2024
Total births (all-time)≈ 1,280

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

peak 202419772024

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

Blakeley comes from English and carries the meaning 'black'. It belongs to the family of English place- and surname-style names that have crossed over into first-name use, and its color sense is the heart of it.

The two-part build and the soft 'ley' ending give it a breezy, modern feel while keeping the older root visible in the first syllable.

Did you know? Blakeley is a spelling variant of Blakely, so it keeps the same core meaning of 'black' while changing the visual style.
Overall data confidence 70%
Behind the Name - Blakeley — etymology, usage, pronunciation, and related formsU.S. Social Security Administration — 2024 popularity rank and count supplied in the batch input CSV

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Blakeley mean?

Blakeley is usually explained as meaning 'black' and is most often linked with English tradition.

How do you pronounce Blakeley?

It's commonly said BLAYK-lee /ˈbleɪk.li/.

Is Blakeley a boy or girl name?

In this batch and in recent U.S. usage data, Blakeley is used as a girl name.

How popular is Blakeley?

In 2024, Blakeley ranked #2036 in the U.S. for girls, with 95 births recorded.

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