Harley
Harley is a unisex name of English origin meaning “hare meadow; woodland clearing.” It ranked #418 in the United States in 2025. From Old English hara (hare) and leah (clearing).
how do you pronounce Harley?
HAR-lee
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what does Harley mean?
The name Harley means “hare meadow; woodland clearing.” It comes from the English language tradition.
From Old English hara (hare) and leah (clearing). Long associated with the Harley-Davidson motorcycle brand, the name has a rebellious edge that has made it popular for both genders. Harley Quinn, the DC Comics villain, has boosted its pop-culture profile.
where does the name Harley come from?
Wikipedia derives Harley from the Old English hara (hare) and lēah (wood, clearing, or in later use, meadow), giving the sense hare's meadow. Wiktionary's more compressed entry hints at an alternate rock reading for the first element in some accounts, but doesn't spell this out further.
how popular is this name?
| Year | Rank |
|---|---|
| 2025 | #418 |
| 2024 | #396 |
| 2023 | #345 |
| 2022 | #329 |
| 2021 | #305 |
| 2020 | #286 |
Source: SSA National Baby Names Dataset
who are famous people named Harley?
- Harley Quinn (DC Comics character)
- Harley-Davidson (iconic brand)
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what names go well with Harley?
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Last reviewed April 30, 2026 · Curated by HushName editorial
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