Harley

Harley is a unisex name of English origin meaning “hare's meadow.” In 2024 it was given to 1,013 babies in the United States.

Harley at a glance

Gender
Unisex name
Origin
English & American
Meaning
“hare's meadow”
Pronunciation
/ˈhɑɹli/

About the name Harley

Harley belongs to the English & American tradition. Its meaning — “hare's meadow” — is the sense carried by its English roots, and it is the meaning we verified against published sources for this page.

In the United States, Harley first appears in Social Security records in 1880 and has been given to 70,909 babies since 1880, including 1,013 in 2024.

Harley in US records

First recorded (US)
1880
Babies named Harley in 2024
1,013
Total since 1880
70,909

Harley in England & Wales records

First recorded (since 1996)
1996
Babies named Harley in 2025
457
Total since 1996
25,857

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Frequently asked questions

What does the name Harley mean?

Harley means “hare's meadow” in its English roots. We check every meaning against published sources before it appears here.

Is Harley a boy or girl name?

Harley is a unisex name. In 2024, 1,013 babies received the name in the US.

What origin is the name Harley?

Harley comes from the English & American tradition.

How popular is the name Harley?

Harley is uncommon in US records — it first appears in 1880 and has been given to 70,909 babies since 1880.

How do you pronounce Harley?

Harley is pronounced /ˈhɑɹli/ (IPA).

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