Blakely
How to say it: BLAYK-lee · /ˈbleɪkli/
English surname from Old English meaning 'dark meadow', from 'blaec' (dark/pale) + 'leah' (meadow).
Blakely was the 195th most popular girls’ name in the United States in 2025, given to 1,638 babies (Social Security Administration). The 2020s are its busiest decade so far, its births are up about 71% in ten years, and it is projected to rise to #161 by 2030.
Updated · SSA 2025 data, published May 2026 · How we compute these figures
Key facts
| Rank among girls’ names, 2025 | #195 |
|---|---|
| Babies born in 2025 | 1,638 |
| Share of births | 1 in 1,787 |
| Peak decade | 2020s |
| Change over 10 years | +71% |
| Projected rank for 2030 (estimate) | #161 |
Sources: Social Security Administration (SSA). How we compute these figures.
Its life, decade by decade
Almost entirely recent in use, Blakely found its peak in the 2020s. Momentum points toward further increase soon.
What goes with it
Bright and crisp to the ear, with Blake as a ready short form. Kinsley makes a close stylistic match.
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Nicknames
- Blake
- Lee
- Blay
Honouring a Blakely in the family
In the classroom
In a class of 25 children born in 2025, the chance that another child is called Blakely is about 1 in 75.
Around the world
This spelling is used in English.
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