Meadow of oak trees
Oakly is a modern spelling variant of the English surname Oakley. It combines the Old English elements 'ac', meaning oak, and 'leah', meaning a meadow, clearing, or field. The name evokes the strength and longevity associated with the oak tree.
Less common today
Oakly isn't in the latest US Top 1000. It last peaked at #8,703 in 2021.
US births per 5-year period, 1990–present (SSA data).
