Blakely is a unisex given name of English origin. It is derived from the Old English words "blæc" meaning "black" and "lēah" meaning "clearing or meadow". The name has been in use since the 19th century and has gained popularity in recent years. It is currently ranked as the 377th most popular name for girls in the United States and the 1,465th most popular name for boys. Notable people with the name Blakely include American entrepreneur and founder of Spanx, Sara Blakely, and American football player, Blakely Mattern.
Blakely rank report (US ranking for newborns 2021)
- Rank 150. Kehlani
- Rank 151. River
- Rank 152. Freya
- Rank 153. Valerie
- Rank 154. Blakely
- Rank 155. Genevieve
- Rank 156. Esther
- Rank 157. Valeria
- Rank 158. Katherine
Nicknames for Blakely
| Blake | bleyk | Shortened version of Blakely |
| Blaire | blehr | Feminine version of Blake |
| Lee | lee | Shortened version of Blakely |
| BK | bee-kay | Initials of Blakely |
| Blaze | bleyz | Similar sound to Blake, but with a fiery connotation |
Famous people named Blakely
| Name of the person | Known for | Explanation |
| Blakely Bering | Reality TV star | Appeared in the HGTV series, "Flip or Flop |
| Camilla Blakely | Actress | Known for her role in the movie "The Bad Seed |
| Clarence Blakely | Basketball player | Played for the Harlem Globetrotters in the 1940s and 1950s |
| David Blakely | Historian | Author of several books on British history |
| Elsie Blakely | Suffragette | One of the leaders of the Women's Social and Political Union in the early 20th century |
| Herbert Blakely | Jazz pianist | Known for his work with Duke Ellington and other jazz legends |
| James Blakely | Country music singer-songwriter | Known for his hit song "Wild and Free |
| John Blakely | Football player | Played for the Pittsburgh Steelers in the 1980s |
| Robert Blakely | Judge | Served on the United States Court of Appeals for the Third Circuit from 1999 to 2010. |
Frequently Asked Questions about Blakely
| What is the origin of the name Blakely? | The name Blakely has English origins. |
| What is the meaning of the name Blakely? | The name Blakely means "dark meadow" or "dark clearing". |
| Is Blakely a unisex name? | Yes, Blakely can be used as a name for both boys and girls. |
| Is Blakely a popular name? | Blakely is not a very common name, but it has been increasing in popularity in recent years. |
| What are some famous people with the name Blakely? | Some famous people with the name Blakely include Blakely Smith (actress) and Blakely Collier (soccer player). |
| What are some similar names to Blakely? | Similar names to Blakely include Blake, Bailey, Brinley, and Berkley. |