High meadow or clearing at the rocks
Derived from Old English elements 'hean' meaning high and 'leah' meaning meadow or clearing. It originally served as a topographic surname for families living near a high field or a stony wood. Today, it is used as a rare and gender-neutral given name with a polished, professional feel.
About 11 girls were named Hanley in 2025.
US births per 5-year period, 1990–present (SSA data).
Three-time MLB All-Star and 2006 NL Rookie of the Year
American biologist and former president of Auburn University
