Oakley is a distinctive girls' name in England & Wales, ranking #1133 in 2025 with 29 recorded births. The name reached its all-time peak in 2022 with 66 births ranking #586. Since 1996, the popularity has increased by 625.0%. In 2025, approximately 1 in every 8,734 girls born was named Oakley. FALLING Recent data shows the name is currently falling.
Oakley is a modern favourite from an English place and surname background, usually meaning 'oak clearing'. It feels outdoorsy, tailored, and comfortably unisex.
The name rose with the popularity of surname and nature-adjacent place names. Its appeal comes from combining the sturdy oak image with a crisp contemporary sound.