Ackley is an uncommon given name of American origin, derived from Old Norse elements. It consists of 'Aki', meaning 'acacia' or 'sorrow', and 'leikh', which signifies 'meadow'. Thus, Ackley could be interpreted as 'acacia meadow' or 'sorrowful meadow'. The name was popularized in the United States during the mid-20th century but has since become quite rare.
The name Ackley experienced some fluctuations in popularity over the years, with a peak of 8 births in both 2014 and 2020, and a consistent number of 7 births between 2015 and 2016, followed by a decrease to 5 births in 2022. Overall, there were 42 babies named Ackley born during these years.