Harleigh
How to say it: HAR-lee · /ˈhɑrli/
Elaborated spelling of Harley; English place name meaning 'hare meadow' from Old English 'hara' + 'leah'.
Harleigh was the 1,226th most popular girls’ name in the United States in 2025, given to 138 babies (Social Security Administration). Its busiest decade was the 2010s, its births are down about 44% in ten years, and it is projected to slip to #1,768 by 2030.
Updated · SSA 2025 data, published May 2026 · How we compute these figures
Key facts
| Rank among girls’ names, 2025 | #1,226 |
|---|---|
| Babies born in 2025 | 138 |
| Share of births | 1 in 24,024 |
| Peak decade | 2010s |
| Change over 10 years | −44% |
| Projected rank for 2030 (estimate) | #1,768 |
Sources: Social Security Administration (SSA). How we compute these figures.
Its life, decade by decade
Harleigh arrived recently and grew quickly to a high in the 2010s. Still close to that high, it looks set to ease lower over the next few years.
What goes with it
Soft and breathy with a lilting close, Harleigh feels playful. Ryleigh shares its rhythm.
Nicknames
- Harl
- Leigh
- Harley
Honouring a Harleigh in the family
In the classroom
In a class of 25 children born in 2025, the chance that another child is called Harleigh is about under 1 in 200.
Around the world
This spelling is used in English.
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