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Oakleigh
GirlAmerican (modern coinage), English· “oak clearing”
- Meaning
- oak clearing
- Origin
- American (modern coinage), English
- Pronunciation
- OHK-lee
- Syllables
- 2
- US rank 2025
- #668
- US babies 2025
- 423
- Best rank
- #507 (2023)
- Peak year
- 2023
Meaning and origin of Oakleigh
Oakleigh is an American (modern coinage) and English name that is usually said to mean “oak clearing”.
Oakleigh comes from the English place name and surname Oakley, which combines Old English words for oak tree and a woodland clearing. The -leigh ending gives it a feminine, modern look. As a given name, Oakleigh fits the trend for nature-inspired names like Willow and Hazel. It feels outdoorsy, gentle and fresh. Oakley, the more common spelling, is also used for boys. Oakie and Lee are possible nicknames, and the name pairs well with classic middle names.
Popularity over time
Oakleigh first appears in US Social Security records in 2005. It has ranked in the top 1,000 in 7 different years, starting in 2019. Its best national rank was #507 in 2023, the same year it reached its highest count of 598 babies. In 2025, 423 babies were named Oakleigh, and it ranked #668 nationally. That is 265% more than ten years earlier, so it is clearly on the rise.
Its national rank moved from #9,109 in 2010 and #668 in 2025. Of the 4,121 US girls named Oakleigh since records began, 70% were born in the 2020s, its biggest decade. The 2010s come next, with 1,182 babies.
Other girls' names that peaked around the same time include Emerie, Halo, Rhea, Hadassah, and Amalia.
Where it is most popular (2025)
In 2025, Oakleigh ranked highest in Mississippi, West Virginia, and Alabama.
| State | Rank there | Babies |
|---|---|---|
| Mississippi | #162 | 16 |
| West Virginia | #173 | 10 |
| Alabama | #182 | 25 |
| Arkansas | #244 | 13 |
| Kentucky | #301 | 15 |
Gender, sound and spelling
In the US it is used almost only for girls.
Oakleigh is usually pronounced OHK-lee, with two syllables. It has eight letters, starts with O and ends in “-gh”.
Middle names for Oakleigh
A few middle names that flow with Oakleigh: each avoids a matching first letter, a rhyme and a vowel clash where the names meet.
Sibling names for Oakleigh
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Frequently asked questions
What does the name Oakleigh mean?
Oakleigh is an American (modern coinage) and English name that is usually said to mean “oak clearing”.
What is the origin of the name Oakleigh?
Oakleigh has modern American and English roots. Oakleigh comes from the English place name and surname Oakley, which combines Old English words for oak tree and a woodland clearing.
Is Oakleigh a popular name?
Yes. Oakleigh ranked #668 in the US in 2025, which makes it in the top 1,000.
Is Oakleigh a boy or girl name?
Oakleigh is mainly a girl's name. In the US it is used almost only for girls.
How do you pronounce Oakleigh?
Oakleigh is usually pronounced OHK-lee. Stressed syllables are in capital letters.
Popularity figures come from US Social Security card applications (names given to at least five babies in a year, 1880 to 2025). How we source names and meanings