Harley

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“hare meadow” — English

#3972024 rank
2017peak year
30,410babies named Harley since 1880
▼ 35%5-year trend

Harley popularity over 145 years

⭐ Sweet spot — known but not everywhere · roughly undefined% girls / NaN% boys in 2024

peak 201718801920196020002024

What does Harley mean?

From an English surname meaning 'hare meadow', from Old English hara, 'hare', and leah, 'clearing'. Now used for both sexes, especially in the US.

OriginEnglish
Syllables2
Gendergirl
Stylemodern, nature

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