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Blakely

♂ Boy

Pronounced BLAYK-lee /ˈbleɪk.li/High

Meaning: From an English surname and place name — from Old English blaec, 'black; dark' (or blac, 'pale'), plus leah, 'a meadow, a clearing'; used for both sexes; here for boys; routes layeredLow

In 30 seconds: The dark meadow; the pale meadow: Blakely is an English surname — 'the dark meadow'. Crisp, modern, and warm. Used for both sexes (here for boys; said 'BLAYK-lee').
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Origin LowEnglish
MeaningFrom an English surname and place name — from Old English blaec, 'black; dark' (or blac, 'pale'), plus leah, 'a meadow, a clearing'; used for both sexes; here for boys; routes layered
U.S. rank (2024)#6491 ↗ Rising
2024 U.S. births13 boys (0.00% of U.S. boys)
Peak year1990
Total births (all-time)≈ 1,226

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

peak 199019202024

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

Blakely comes from an English surname and place name — from Old English blaec, 'black; dark' (or blac, 'pale'), plus leah, 'a meadow, a clearing' (routes layered, which we note). A crisp, modern name, used for both sexes, here for boys (slug distinguished; nickname Blake).

In the U.S. it registers more often for girls; here for boys. Rare for boys, the-dark-meadow at the root, and modern.

Did you know? Blakely comes from Old English blaec, 'black; dark' (or blac, 'pale'), plus leah, 'a meadow' — 'the dark or pale meadow' — a crisp, modern surname-name, used for both sexes (here for boys; the routes are layered; said 'BLAYK-lee').
Overall data confidence 42%
References — Blakely — routes layered

Variations

BlakeleyBlakeleeBlake

Nicknames

Blake

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Blakely mean?

Blakely is an English surname — 'the dark meadow' (or 'pale meadow'); the routes are layered.

How do you pronounce Blakely?

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

Is Blakely a boy or girl name?

Blakely is used for both sexes; this page covers its use as a boy's name.

How popular is Blakely?

Blakely is a rare name for boys in the U.S.

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