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Oakland Pronunciation

Oakland is pronounced OHK-lənd /ˈoʊk.lənd/High

Meaning: Land of the oaks; an English-derived place name, and the California city, used as a girls' nameHigh

In 30 seconds: Strength of oaks, civic edition: Oakland is the California city — 'land of oak trees' — crossing to girls with the tree-name and place-name waves at once. Rooted, urban, and Oak-equipped.

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Origin MediumEnglish, American

MeaningLand of the oaks; an English-derived place name, and the California city, used as a girls' name

U.S. rank (2024)#3618 ↗ Rising

2024 U.S. births43 girls (0.00% of U.S. girls)

Peak year2024

Total births (all-time)≈ 244

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

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

History & Origin

Oakland is 'land of oaks' — Old English ac, 'oak', plus 'land' — the name of the California city founded amid coast live oaks. As a girls' first name it rides both the oak-tree wave (Oakley, Oaklyn) and the place-name wave (Brooklyn, Boston).

It registers thinly and recently for girls. Rare, sturdy, and city-and-tree rooted.

Did you know? Oakland, California was literally named for its oak groves — and gave the name to everything from the Athletics to the Black Panther Party, born there in 1966.

Overall data confidence 82%

Oxford English Dictionary — oak / land — word elements

Variations

OaklynOaklynn

Nicknames

OakOakie

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If you like Oakland…

Oaklyn— the -lyn sister name

Oakley— a fellow oak-rooted girls' favorite

Brooklyn— the template city-name for girls

Rosalind— another English name

Diamond— a similarly popular pick

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Frequently Asked

How do you pronounce Oakland?

Oakland is pronounced OHK-lənd (/ˈoʊk.lənd/). Press play above to hear Oakland said aloud.

How do you say Oakland?

Oakland is said OHK-lənd (/ˈoʊk.lənd/). Press play above to hear Oakland said aloud.

What does the name Oakland mean?

Oakland means 'land of oak trees', and is the California city, used as a girls' name.

Is Oakland a boy or girl name?

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

How popular is Oakland?

Oakland is a rare name for girls in the U.S.