Harlee
How to say it: HAR-lee · /ˈhɑrli/
Feminine respelling of Harley; from an English place name meaning 'hare meadow' (Old English 'hara' + 'leah').
Harlee was the 314th most popular girls’ name in the United States in 2025, given to 237 babies (Social Security Administration). Its busiest decade was the 2010s, its births are down about 22% in ten years, and it is projected to slip to #454 by 2030.
Updated · SSA 2025 data, published May 2026 · Insee 2025 data, published July 2026 · How we compute these figures
Key facts
| Rank among girls’ names, 2025 | #314 |
|---|---|
| Babies born in 2025 | 237 |
| Share of births | 1 in 2,643 |
| Peak decade | 2010s |
| Change over 10 years | −22% |
| Projected rank for 2030 (estimate) | #454 |
| In France, 2025 | #2,541 among girls’ names, 0 births |
Sources: Social Security Administration (SSA), Insee (France). How we compute these figures.
Its life, decade by decade
New to use in recent decades, Harlee hit its high in the 2010s. Still near that high, it will likely slip a bit.
What goes with it
Bouncy in two syllables, Harlee blends soft and breathy sounds. Rylee shares its style.
Nicknames
- Har
- Lee
Honouring a Harlee in the family
In the classroom
In a class of 25 children born in 2025, the chance that another child is called Harlee is about 1 in 111.
Around the world
This spelling is used in English.
In France: #2,541 for girls in 2025.
Famous people named Harlee
- Harlee McBride (born 1948)American actress
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