Harlei
Meaninghare clearing · English form of Harley
- US rank
- #4,661
- Syllables
- 2
- Peak
- #4,001 in 2018
29 babies were named Harlei in the US in 2025. It has dropped 492 places in five years.
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US births per million girls, 1993–2025
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Popularity: U.S. Social Security Administration (babies with 5+ births per year).
Did you know?
A few things about Harlei you might not know, from US birth records. Handy for convincing a partner, or a grandparent.
- How commonAbout 1 in every 55,556 baby girls born in the US in 2025 was named Harlei, 29 babies in all. In a typical school of 500 kids, your Harlei would very likely be the only one.
- HistoryHarlei first shows up in US birth records in 1993, the first year at least 5 babies got it. It has been in use for 32 years since.
- Best yearIts best year was 2018, when it reached #4,001.
- TrendHarlei has slipped 492 places over the last five years and now sits at #4,661. Good news if you want a familiar name that fewer kids will share.
- Where it's lovedHarlei is most popular in Mississippi, where it ranks #514. It's in the top 1,000 in 1 state.
- MeaningHarlei is an English form of Harley, which means “hare clearing”.
About the name Harlei
Harlei is a girl name of English origin meaning “hare clearing”. It has 6 letters and 2 syllables, starting with H and ending in “-lei”. US birth records list Harlei for girls from 1993 to 2025, in 28 of those 33 years. Its best year was 2018, when it ranked #4,001 among girl names. In 2025 it ranked #4,661, with 29 babies.
Origin:English names
| Decade | Babies per million | About 1 in |
|---|---|---|
| 1990s | 1.8 | 564,516 girls |
| 2000s | 4.0 | 250,000 girls |
| 2010s | 12 | 84,317 girls |
| 2020s | 17 | 59,761 girls |
Other spellings of Harlei
More English girl names
- Girl name: Olivia · olive tree
- Girl name: Charlotte · free
- Unisex name: Harper · harp player
- Girl name: Elizabeth · God is my oath
- Girl name: Lily · lily flower
- Girl name: Lucy · light
- Girl name: Lainey · possibly light
- Girl name: Scarlett · scarlet red
Questions about the name Harlei
What does the name Harlei mean?
Harlei means “hare clearing” in English, as a form of Harley.
What is the origin of the name Harlei?
Harlei has English roots in our records. Other English names include Olivia, Charlotte, Harper.
Is Harlei a boy or girl name?
Harlei is a girl name.
How popular is the name Harlei?
Harlei ranked #4,661 for US girls in 2025, given to 29 babies. Its best year was 2018 (#4,001).