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Oaklee

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Pronounced OHK-lee /ˈoʊk.li/Medium

Meaning: Oak clearingMedium

In 30 seconds: Oaklee is an English name meaning 'oak clearing', a nature-rooted name drawn from the landscape.
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Origin MediumEnglish
MeaningOak clearing
U.S. rank (2025)#2017 β†˜ Falling
2025 U.S. births75 boys (0.00% of U.S. boys)
Peak year2022
Total births (all-time)β‰ˆ 1,016

Popularity in the U.S. Β· SSA data

peak 202220092025

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

The name comes from English elements meaning an 'oak clearing', a small open space among oak trees. That places it among names taken from features of the land. It sits alongside the spellings Oakley and Oakleigh, which share the exact same meaning.

The 'oak' opening gives it a solid, grounded feel, while the soft '-lee' ending keeps it light. The choice between Oaklee, Oakley, and Oakleigh is mostly a matter of how trim or decorative a parent wants the spelling to look.

Did you know? Oaklee is a spelling variant of Oakley, so it keeps the same core meaning of 'oak clearing' while changing the visual style.
Overall data confidence 78%
Behind the Name - Oaklee β€” etymology, usage, pronunciation, and related formsU.S. Social Security Administration β€” 2024 popularity rank and count supplied in the batch input CSV

Variations

OakleighOakley

Nicknames

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Oakleyβ€” The most common spelling of this 'oak clearing' name.
Oakleighβ€” A more ornate spelling within Oaklee's variation set.
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Frequently Asked

What does the name Oaklee mean?

Oaklee is usually explained as meaning 'oak clearing' and is most often linked with English tradition.

How do you pronounce Oaklee?

It's commonly said OHK-lee /ˈoʊk.li/.

Is Oaklee a boy or girl name?

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

How popular is Oaklee?

In 2024, Oaklee ranked #1944 in the U.S. for boys, with 81 births recorded.

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