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Blakelie

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Pronounced BLAYK-lee /ˈbleɪk.li/Medium

Meaning: Blakelie respells Blakely, an English surname from Old English blac leah — read either as 'dark meadow' or, from the near-identical word blac, 'pale meadow.' The two senses have long been tangled, which we note; the -lie spelling is modern.Low

In 30 seconds: A meadow name respelled: Blakelie comes from Blakely, 'dark (or pale) meadow' (said 'BLAYK-lee'). Modern and rare.

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Origin LowEnglish, American

MeaningBlakelie respells Blakely, an English surname from Old English blac leah — read either as 'dark meadow' or, from the near-identical word blac, 'pale meadow.' The two senses have long been tangled, which we note; the -lie spelling is modern.

U.S. rank (2024)#13703 ↗ Rising

2024 U.S. births6 girls (0.00% of U.S. girls)

Peak year2013

Total births (all-time)≈ 39

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

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

Blakelie is a modern spelling of Blakely, an English surname from blac leah. Because the Old English words for 'dark' and 'pale' looked so alike, the meadow may be either, which we note. The -lie spelling is recent and its route uncertain (said 'BLAYK-lee').

It appears very rarely for girls in the U.S. Rare, crisp, and modern.

Did you know? The Old English word behind Blakely could mean either 'dark' or 'pale' — so the meadow in the name may be shadowed or bright, which we note (said 'BLAYK-lee').

Overall data confidence 36%

References — Blakelie — Respelling of Blakely; Old English blac leah 'dark/pale meadow'

Variations

BlakelyBlakeleyBlakelynn

Nicknames

BlakeLee

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Blakelie mean?

Blakelie respells Blakely, from Old English blac leah — 'dark meadow' or 'pale meadow'; the two senses are tangled, which we note.

How do you pronounce Blakelie?

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

Is Blakelie a boy or girl name?

Blakelie is used as a girl's name; the related Blake is used for both.

How popular is Blakelie?

Blakelie is a very rare spelling for girls in the U.S.