Oakley is a distinctive girls' name in United States, ranking #6091 in 1997 with 16 recorded births. The name reached its all-time peak in 2025 with 1,933 births ranking #156. Since 1996, the popularity has decreased by 15.8%. In 1997, approximately 1 in every 108,791 girls born was named Oakley. STABLE Recent data shows the name is currently stable.
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.