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Oakley

OKE-lee

Popularity

#157

rising

Letters

6

Syllables

2

Origin

English

Total Births

24,104

Peak Year

#2,685 in 2023

First Recorded

1884

Style

Nature-Inspired, Modern & Trendy

Spelling

Easy to spell

What It Means

Oakley is an English name meaning 'oak clearing' or 'oak meadow'. It is derived from Old English elements 'ac' (oak) and 'leah' (clearing, meadow).

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Numerology

1

The Leader

Independent, ambitious, and original. Names with this number carry pioneering energy.

Famous Namesakes

  • Annie Oakley

    American sharpshooter and entertainer

Nicknames

Personality Traits

StrongNature-lovingIndependentAdventurous

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