Hares meadow
A modern spelling variation of Harley, derived from the Old English words 'hara' (hare) and 'leah' (woodland or meadow). It originally served as a surname and place name before transitioning to a given name. This specific spelling is a contemporary American adaptation.
Less common today
Harlei isn't in the latest US Top 1000. It last peaked at #4,051 in 2018.
US births per 5-year period, 1990–present (SSA data).
