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GirlOld English origin3 syllables

Blakeley

Literal root meaning: “black + woodland clearing”

About the name Blakeley

Blakeley is a girl name with Old English roots, literally “black + woodland clearing”.

It has a unique, nature feel. In 2025, Blakeley ranked #2547 for girls in the US, with 69 babies given the name. Its peak year since 1940 was 2024. Since 2000, 98% of US babies named Blakeley were girls.

Etymology

From Old English, meaning “black” + “woodland clearing”.

Name meaning adapted from Wiktionary (“Blakeley”) by Wiktionary contributors, CC BY-SA 4.0.

US rank 2025
#2547
In 2015
#2478
Babies in 2025
69

Popularity of Blakeley, 1940–2025

02448729619401960198020002020
Girls BoysBabies per year in the US

Latest SSA data: 2025.

Popularity data: U.S. Social Security Administration national baby names (public domain; names given to at least 5 babies of one sex per year).

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Name meanings marked or linked “Wiktionary” are adapted from Wiktionary by Wiktionary contributors, CC BY-SA 4.0; each name page links its source entry.