Oakleigh Name Meaning, Origin and Popularity
Oakleigh is predominantly used for girls. The statistics below show this exact spelling in official U.S. records.
How Do You Spell Oakleigh?
Oakleigh is spelled O-A-K-L-E-I-G-H. The name has 8 letters.
Oakleigh at a Glance
- Usage
- Predominantly used for girls
- Meaning
- Oakleigh combines “oak,” referring to the tree, and “leigh,” an Old English word meaning clearing or meadow.
- Origin
- Oakleigh is derived from English elements, combining the word for a type of tree and a term for a clearing or meadow, reflecting its nature-inspired roots.
- Pronunciation
- OHK-lee · 2 syllables
Oakleigh Popularity in 2025
Rank#666
Recorded Births423
- Girls usage fell 37 places to #666 and recorded 48 fewer births compared with 2024.
Figures reflect this exact spelling in the latest available U.S. Social Security Administration records. See the complete year-by-year trend.
What Does the Name Oakleigh Mean?
Oakleigh combines “oak,” referring to the tree, and “leigh,” an Old English word meaning clearing or meadow.
Origin: Oakleigh is derived from English elements, combining the word for a type of tree and a term for a clearing or meadow, reflecting its nature-inspired roots.
How Do You Pronounce Oakleigh?
PronunciationOHK-lee
Syllables2
What Is the History of the Name Oakleigh?
- History
- The name Oakleigh is used in English-speaking contexts and may have originated as a place name before becoming adopted as a personal name.
Oakleigh Popularity by Year
The table below shows the most recent available records for this exact spelling from 2005 through 2025. Use the full history page to explore every recorded year.
| Year | Usage Category | Recorded Births | National Rank |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | Girls | 423 | #666 |
| 2024 | Girls | 471 | #629 |
| 2023 | Girls | 598 | #507 |
| 2022 | Girls | 597 | #522 |
| 2022 | Boys | 6 | #10,863 |
| 2021 | Girls | 495 | #605 |
| 2021 | Boys | 6 | #10,799 |
| 2020 | Girls | 315 | #858 |
| 2019 | Girls | 313 | #854 |
| 2018 | Girls | 207 | #1,162 |
| 2018 | Boys | 5 | #12,156 |
| 2017 | Girls | 182 | #1,291 |
| 2016 | Girls | 144 | #1,550 |
| 2015 | Girls | 116 | #1,793 |
| 2014 | Girls | 78 | #2,351 |
| 2013 | Girls | 50 | #3,218 |
| 2012 | Girls | 52 | #3,169 |
| 2011 | Girls | 27 | #5,063 |
| 2010 | Girls | 13 | #8,701 |
| 2009 | Girls | 12 | #9,379 |
| 2008 | Girls | 10 | #10,807 |
| 2007 | Girls | 5 | #17,636 |
| 2006 | Girls | 5 | #17,168 |
| 2005 | Girls | 8 | #11,834 |
When Was Oakleigh Most Popular?
Peak years are based on the highest recorded birth totals for this exact spelling and usage category. They are ordered by birth count, not chronologically.
2023 · Girls
598 recorded births
National rank #507
2022 · Girls
597 recorded births
National rank #522
2021 · Girls
495 recorded births
National rank #605
2024 · Girls
471 recorded births
National rank #629
Where Oakleigh Ranked Highest in 2025
State rankings are calculated separately for girls and boys within each state. The SSA omits state-level names recorded fewer than five times, so low visible counts can still represent a relatively high state rank.
Top States for Girls
| State | Rank | Recorded Births |
|---|---|---|
| MS | #151 | 16 |
| WV | #154 | 10 |
| AL | #177 | 25 |
| AR | #231 | 13 |
| KY | #286 | 15 |
| GA | #305 | 34 |
| SC | #347 | 14 |
| OH | #371 | 30 |