Harleigh
Harleigh is a girl's name of English origin.
Meaning
Hare meadow or hare clearing.
Origin and history
Harleigh is a modern feminine spelling variant of Harley, derived from Old English place-name elements. It translates to 'hare clearing' or 'hare meadow'. The name has seen a steady rise in usage in the United States, appealing to parents looking for a contemporary twist on a classic English surname.
Popularity in the United States
5,272 babies in the United States have been named Harleigh since 1880. It ranks #2379 all-time. Among babies born since 2020 it ranks #1112.
States where it is most popular
- TX (14.8 %)
- GA (7.8 %)
- LA (6.8 %)
- NC (6.7 %)
- AL (5.9 %)
Trends by decade
| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1880-1890 | 0 |
| 1890-1900 | 0 |
| 1900-1910 | 0 |
| 1910-1920 | 0 |
| 1920-1930 | 0 |
| 1930-1940 | 0 |
| 1940-1950 | 0 |
| 1950-1960 | 0 |
| 1960-1970 | 0 |
| 1970-1980 | 0 |
| 1980-1990 | 5 |
| 1990-2000 | 498 |
| 2000-2010 | 1,206 |
| 2010-2019 | 2,391 |
| 2020-2029 | 1,172 |
Nicknames
Harley, Harly, Lee
Fun facts
- Harleigh is an alternative spelling of Harley, adding the '-leigh' suffix which gained widespread popularity in the late 20th and early 21st centuries.
- Like its parent name Harley, it derives from Old English words 'hara' (hare) and 'leah' (clearing or woodland).