Stokely
Below 5 births
2025 SSA
About Stokely
A sharp and distinctive surname-style name, notably associated with Trinidadian-American activist, Kwame Ture — born Stokely Carmichael — known for his role in the civil rights and pan-African movement.
Stokely for boys#8826 US
Meaning "place by the clearing" or "place by the woods", it has been appearing in the US charts since 2013, with 19 boys (and 6 girls) receiving the name in a recently year.
Stokely for girls
Sharp and tough round the edges, Stokely is a strong sounding choice that may appeal to fans of Sawyer, Sutton, Blakely, and Sloane. Notably associated with Trinidadian-American activist, Kwame Ture — born Stokely Carmichael — known for his role in the civil rights and pan-African movement, it first appeared in the US charts for girls in 2018.
In a recent year, 19 boys and 6 girls were given the name.
Pronounced STOHK-lee.
As of October 2026, Stokely ranked #8826 for boys in US births in 2025 and #14999 for girls in US births in 2024 SSA, peaked at #5197 for boys in 2024 and #11054 for girls in 2023.