Oakly

♀ Girl

Pronounced OHK-lee /ˈoʊk.li/High

Meaning: A spelling of Oakley, from the Old English for 'oak wood; oak clearing or meadow' - a surname and place name turned given name. Nature-rooted and unisex.Low

In 30 seconds: A woodland surname-name: Oakly means 'oak meadow' (said 'OHK-lee'). Nature-rooted and unisex.

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Origin MediumEnglish

MeaningA spelling of Oakley, from the Old English for 'oak wood; oak clearing or meadow' - a surname and place name turned given name. Nature-rooted and unisex.

U.S. rank (2025)#14477 ↘ Falling

2025 U.S. births6 girls (0.00% of U.S. girls)

Peak year2024

Total births (all-time)≈ 22

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

Oakly comes from Oakley, 'oak wood; oak meadow' in Old English, a surname and place name carried into first-name use. It reads unisex and nature-rooted - rare in this spelling in the U.S. (said 'OHK-lee').

It appears rarely, next to the more common Oakley. Rare, leafy, and sturdy.

Did you know? Oakly is a spelling of Oakley, Old English for 'oak wood; oak clearing' - a nature-and-surname name used for girls and boys alike, sturdy and outdoorsy (said 'OHK-lee').

Overall data confidence 50%

References - Oakly — Oakley variant; 'oak meadow'; unisex

Variations

OakleyOakleeOakleigh

Nicknames

OakOakie

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Oakly mean?

Oakly is a spelling of Oakley, Old English for 'oak wood; oak clearing or meadow.'

How do you pronounce Oakly?

It's said OHK-lee /ˈoʊk.li/ - two syllables, stress on the first.

Is Oakly a boy or girl name?

Oakly is used for both - it's a unisex nature-surname name.

How popular is Oakly?

Oakly is a rare name in the U.S.