Oakleigh
Meaningoak meadow · English form of Oakley
- US rank
- #666
- Syllables
- 2
- Peak
- #507 in 2023
423 babies were named Oakleigh in the US in 2025. It has climbed 192 places in five years.
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US births per million girls, 2005–2025
US births per million boys, 2018–2025
Most popular states (2025)
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Popularity: U.S. Social Security Administration (babies with 5+ births per year).
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A few things about Oakleigh you might not know, from US birth records. Handy for convincing a partner, or a grandparent.
- How commonAbout 1 in every 3,799 baby girls born in the US in 2025 was named Oakleigh, 423 babies in all. In a typical school of 500 kids, your Oakleigh would very likely be the only one.
- HistoryOakleigh first shows up in US birth records in 2005, the first year at least 5 babies got it. That makes it a fairly new name, younger than many of today's parents.
- Best yearIts best year was 2023, when it reached #507.
- New on the sceneOakleigh wasn't given to enough babies to be counted in 2000. It only took off after 2005.
- TrendOakleigh has climbed 192 places in the US rankings over the last five years and now sits at #666. Fast risers like this often keep climbing, so expect to hear it more.
- Where it's lovedOakleigh is most popular in Mississippi, where it ranks #151, followed by West Virginia (#154) and Alabama (#177). It's in the top 1,000 in 23 states.
- MeaningOakleigh is an English form of Oakley, which means “oak meadow”.
About the name Oakleigh
Oakleigh is a girl name of English origin meaning “oak meadow”. It has 8 letters and 2 syllables, starting with O and ending in “-igh”. US birth records list Oakleigh for girls from 2005 to 2025, in 21 of those 21 years. Its best year was 2023, when it ranked #507 among girl names. In 2025 it ranked #666, with 423 babies.
Origin:English names
| Decade | Babies per million | About 1 in |
|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 4.3 | 234,742 girls |
| 2010s | 68 | 14,616 girls |
| 2020s | 298 | 3,357 girls |
| Decade | Babies per million | About 1 in |
|---|---|---|
| 2010s | 1.4 | 714,286 boys |
| 2020s | 2.3 | 441,176 boys |
More English girl names
- Girl name: Olivia · olive tree
- Girl name: Charlotte · free
- Unisex name: Harper · harp player
- Girl name: Elizabeth · God is my oath
- Girl name: Lily · lily flower
- Girl name: Lucy · light
- Girl name: Lainey · possibly light
- Girl name: Scarlett · scarlet red
Questions about the name Oakleigh
What does the name Oakleigh mean?
Oakleigh means “oak meadow” in English, as a form of Oakley.
What is the origin of the name Oakleigh?
Oakleigh has English roots in our records. Other English names include Olivia, Charlotte, Harper.
Is Oakleigh a boy or girl name?
Oakleigh is a girl name.
How popular is the name Oakleigh?
Oakleigh ranked #666 for US girls in 2025, given to 423 babies. Its best year was 2023 (#507).