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Hanley

♂ Boy

Pronounced HAN-lee /ˈhæn.li/High

Meaning: From an English place/surname — the Old English heah + leah, 'a high meadow/clearing'; we note the placeLow

In 30 seconds: A high meadow/clearing: Hanley is English. Crisp, modern, and warm.
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Origin LowEnglish
MeaningFrom an English place/surname — the Old English heah + leah, 'a high meadow/clearing'; we note the place
U.S. rank (2024)#8540 ↘ Falling
2024 U.S. births9 boys (0.00% of U.S. boys)
Peak year2013
Total births (all-time)≈ 660

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

peak 201319132024

U.S. births per year (Social Security Administration, 1880–present). Pink marker = peak year.

SSA data updated May 2026. How we source & verify this data.

History & Origin

Hanley comes from an English place/surname — the Old English heah + leah, 'a high meadow/clearing' (we note the place). A crisp, modern name (said 'HAN-lee').

In the U.S. it appears as a modern surname-name, used for both sexes. Rare, a-high-meadow at the root, and crisp.

Did you know? Hanley comes from the Old English heah + leah, 'a high meadow/clearing' — a crisp place/surname (we note the place; said 'HAN-lee').
Overall data confidence 40%
References — Hanley — place/surname

Variations

HanleighHandley

Nicknames

Han

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Hanley mean?

Hanley is an English place/surname — Old English 'a high meadow/clearing'. We note the place.

How do you pronounce Hanley?

It's said HAN-lee /ˈhæn.li/ — two syllables, stress on the first.

Is Hanley a boy or girl name?

Hanley is used for both sexes; here it is a boy's name.

How popular is Hanley?

Hanley is a very rare name in the U.S.

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