Blakely is a distinctive girls' name in England & Wales, ranking #980 in 2024 with 36 recorded births. The name reached its all-time peak in 2024 with 36 births ranking #980. In 2024, approximately 1 in every 7,167 girls born was named Blakely. RISING Recent data shows the name is currently rising.
Blakely comes from an English surname derived from old elements meaning black and woodland clearing. It has the crisp surname-style feel that has made many modern girls’ names popular.
The name began as a surname before moving into given-name use. Its modern appeal is more stylistic than traditional, but the surname root itself is clear and well documented.