Blakely is a moderately popular girls' name in United States, ranking #167 in 2022 with 1,736 recorded births. The name reached its all-time peak in 2024 with 1,882 births ranking #158. Since 1996, the popularity has increased by 4,351.3%. In 2022, approximately 1 in every 944 girls born was named Blakely. FALLING Recent data shows the name is currently falling.
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.