Oakleigh
How to say it: OAK-lee · /ˈoʊkli/
Elaborated spelling of Oakley; English place-name meaning 'oak wood clearing'. A 2010s–2020s nature-name variant.
Oakleigh was the 651st most popular girls’ name in the United States in 2025, given to 423 babies (Social Security Administration). The 2020s are its busiest decade so far, its births are up 3.5-fold in ten years, and it is projected to rise to #434 by 2030.
Updated · SSA 2025 data, published May 2026 · How we compute these figures
Key facts
| Rank among girls’ names, 2025 | #651 |
|---|---|
| Babies born in 2025 | 423 |
| Share of births | 1 in 7,837 |
| Peak decade | 2020s |
| Change over 10 years | ×3.5 |
| Projected rank for 2030 (estimate) | #434 |
Sources: Social Security Administration (SSA). How we compute these figures.
Its life, decade by decade
Oakleigh is a newcomer: almost all of its history is from the last forty years.
What goes with it
Nicknames
- Oak
- Oakie
- Leigh
Honouring a Oakleigh in the family
In the classroom
In a class of 25 children born in 2025, the chance that another child is called Oakleigh is about under 1 in 200.
Around the world
This spelling is used in English.
Good to know
- Heard as Oakley, the American sunglasses/eyewear brand.
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