Ava vs Oakley

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Oakley

Girl #157 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"oak tree clearing"

Origin: Old English

Cultural Roots

English American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#157
Total SSA Count
1,894
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Oak, Lee, Oaks

Playground Safety Score

✓ All Clear
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Popularity Comparison

Ava Rank #9
Oakley Rank #157

Ava is more popular, ranked #9 vs #157 for Oakley.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Ava ___

  • Ava Rose
  • Ava Grace
  • Ava Marie
  • Ava Claire
  • Ava Elizabeth
  • Ava Mae

Oakley ___

  • Oakley Rose
  • Oakley Grace
  • Oakley Ann
  • Oakley Marie
  • Oakley Jane
  • Oakley Faith

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Ava

Liam Noah Olivia Sophia Isabella

If you choose Oakley

River Sawyer Hudson Willow Aspen

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Ava or Oakley more popular?

Ava is more popular, ranked #9 compared to Oakley at #157 in the United States.

What do Ava and Oakley mean?

Ava means "life" (Germanic origin). Oakley means "oak tree clearing" (Old English origin).

Are Ava and Oakley boy or girl names?

Ava is primarily a girl name. Oakley is primarily a girl name.

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