Harleigh
Meaninghare meadow · English form of Harley
- US rank
- #1,534
- Syllables
- 2
- Peak
- #874 in 2018
138 babies were named Harleigh in the US in 2025. It has dropped 542 places in five years.
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US births per million girls, 1989–2025
US births per million boys, 2021–2025
Most popular states (2025)
Similar names
Popularity: U.S. Social Security Administration (babies with 5+ births per year).
Did you know?
A few things about Harleigh you might not know, from US birth records. Handy for convincing a partner, or a grandparent.
- How commonAbout 1 in every 11,641 baby girls born in the US in 2025 was named Harleigh, 138 babies in all. In a typical school of 500 kids, your Harleigh would very likely be the only one.
- HistoryHarleigh first shows up in US birth records in 1989, the first year at least 5 babies got it. It has been in use for 36 years since.
- Best yearIts best year was 2018, when it reached #874.
- TrendHarleigh has slipped 542 places over the last five years and now sits at #1,534. Good news if you want a familiar name that fewer kids will share.
- Where it's lovedHarleigh is most popular in Mississippi, where it ranks #270, followed by Alabama (#436) and Louisiana (#477). It's in the top 1,000 in 6 states.
- MeaningHarleigh is an English form of Harley, which means “hare meadow”.
About the name Harleigh
Harleigh is a girl name of English origin meaning “hare meadow”. It has 8 letters and 2 syllables, starting with H and ending in “-igh”. US birth records list Harleigh for girls from 1989 to 2025, in 37 of those 37 years. Its best year was 2018, when it ranked #874 among girl names. In 2025 it ranked #1,534, with 138 babies.
Origin:English names
| Decade | Babies per million | About 1 in |
|---|---|---|
| 1980s | 2.7 | 370,370 girls |
| 1990s | 28 | 35,625 girls |
| 2000s | 65 | 15,312 girls |
| 2010s | 137 | 7,297 girls |
| 2020s | 120 | 8,309 girls |
| Decade | Babies per million | About 1 in |
|---|---|---|
| 2020s | 2.9 | 344,828 boys |
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 Harleigh
What does the name Harleigh mean?
Harleigh means “hare meadow” in English, as a form of Harley.
What is the origin of the name Harleigh?
Harleigh has English roots in our records. Other English names include Olivia, Charlotte, Harper.
Is Harleigh a boy or girl name?
Harleigh is a girl name.
How popular is the name Harleigh?
Harleigh ranked #1,534 for US girls in 2025, given to 138 babies. Its best year was 2018 (#874).