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Wakely

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Pronounced WAYK-lee /ˈweɪk.li/High

Meaning: From an English surname and place name, usually explained as 'wet meadow' or as a clearing (leah) belonging to a man called Waca. Used as a modern surname-style first name for either sex, which we note.Low

In 30 seconds: A surname pick with country air: Wakely comes from an English place name, roughly 'wet meadow' (said 'WAYK-lee'). Used for either sex, which we note.
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Origin LowEnglish
MeaningFrom an English surname and place name, usually explained as 'wet meadow' or as a clearing (leah) belonging to a man called Waca. Used as a modern surname-style first name for either sex, which we note.
U.S. rank (2024)#13340 ↗ Rising
2024 U.S. births7 girls (0.00% of U.S. girls)
Peak year2021
Total births (all-time)≈ 97

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

peak 202120112024

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

Wakely began as an English place name and surname, usually read as 'wet meadow' or 'Waca's clearing' (from Old English leah, a wood-clearing). It joined the modern run of surname first names alongside Oakley, Blakely and Kinsley. It is used for both girls and boys, which we note (said 'WAYK-lee').

It appears only rarely for girls in the U.S. Rare, surname-style, and clean-cut.

Did you know? Wakely is an old English map word — a damp meadow, or a clearing that once belonged to a man named Waca. Today it's a crisp surname-style first name used for girls and boys alike (said 'WAYK-lee').
Overall data confidence 40%
References — Wakely — English surname/place name; 'wet meadow' / 'Waca's clearing'

Variations

WakeleyWakleeWakelee

Nicknames

WakeLee

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Wakely mean?

Wakely comes from an English place name and surname, usually read as 'wet meadow' or 'Waca's clearing'.

How do you pronounce Wakely?

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

Is Wakely a boy or girl name?

Wakely is used for both girls and boys — it's a surname-style name, and we note the cross-sex use plainly.

How popular is Wakely?

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

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