Oakley

Oakley Meaning & Origin

About Oakley
The name Oakley is of English origin and has two possible meanings. Firstly, it is derived from the Old English words "ac" meaning "oak" and "leah" meaning "clearing," suggesting a person who lives near or in a clearing surrounded by oak trees. Secondly, it can also be a transferred use of the surname Oakley, which originated from a place name meaning "oak wood or clearing" in various locations across England. Overall, the name Oakley evokes a connection to nature and the strength and beauty associated with oak trees.

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Name Popularity

Gender Distribution

Oakley is considered a unisex name, and is used by both males 36.80% and females 63.20%, based on recent birth statistics.

Oakley Popularity Trends

The popularity of the name has increased by 14.48% over the past year.

Pronunciation

πŸ“‡ Metaphone
AKL
πŸ—½ NYSIIS
OA
πŸ”Š Soundex
O0240
🎡 Syllabic Pronunciation
OW1 K L IY0
🌐 IPA
/ˈoʊkli/
πŸ”Š Double Metaphone
('AKL', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
O240

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Oakley in Braille

Here's how to represent Oakley in Braille, with each pattern of raised dots corresponding to a letter of the name.

The name Oakley in braille

How to Spell the Name Oakley in American Sign Language (ASL)

The image below shows how you can spell Oakley using American Sign Language (ASL). In sign language, each hand shape corresponds to a specific a letter of the name.

The name Oakley in sign language

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