Oakleigh

Meaning of Oakleigh

Oakleigh means "oak meadow" or "from the oak field."

Oakleigh has English roots — browse every English baby name in our catalog.

Popularity of Oakleigh

Oakleigh has cooled off, slipping to #668 in 2025, down from a peak of #507 in 2023.

Notable people named Oakleigh

• Oakleigh Thorne
  American heiress and philanthropist
• Oakleigh Thorne II
  American businessman and conservationist
• Oakleigh Thorne III
  American businessman
• Oakleigh Thorne Perry
  American socialite
• Oakleigh Thorne Auchincloss
  American socialite

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Questions about the name Oakleigh

What does the name Oakleigh mean?

Oakleigh means oakleigh means "oak meadow" or "from the oak field.", and it comes from English origins.

Is Oakleigh a boy's or a girl's name?

Oakleigh is most commonly used as a girl's name in the United States.

How popular is the name Oakleigh?

In 2025, Oakleigh ranked #668 for girls, down from #629 the year before.

When was Oakleigh most popular?

Oakleigh peaked at #507 in 2023.