Ackley is an uncommon given name of English origin, derived from a surname that was brought to America by early settlers from England and Scotland. The name Ackley is believed to have been adapted from the English habitational name Achille, which denoted someone who lived at an acre (a measurement of land) or near an oak clearing, as indicated by the Old Norse word 'akr'. Alternatively, Ackley could also be a variant of the English surname Ackroyd, which is derived from the Old Scandinavian word 'akrauth', meaning 'at the corner' or 'on the corner'. The name Ackley has seen limited use as a given name, and it may evoke feelings of familiarity due to its association with the English language while still offering an uncommon alternative to more common names.
The name Ackley had no recorded births between 2018 and 2020.