38%RatingSave Gender Feminine Usage English (Modern) Pronounced Pron. /ˈbleɪk.li/ [key·simplify] Meaning & History From an English surname that was derived from Old English blæc "black" and leah "woodland clearing". Related Names RootBlakely (surname) PopularityDetails Last ranked #155 in 2023 United States People think this name isRate·Details modern youthful informal common devious rough strange comedic Categories black, colors, derived from a surname, modern English, nature, surnames, trendy