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Harlee Pronunciation

Harlee is pronounced HAR-lee /ˈhɑːr.li/High

Meaning: Hare's meadow or clearing; a spelling variant of Harley, from Old English hara (hare) + leah (clearing)High

In 30 seconds: A spelling variant of Harley meaning 'hare's meadow' in Old English. The -ee ending gives this classic English place-name surname a softer, more explicitly feminine feel.

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Origin HighEnglish

MeaningHare's meadow or clearing; a spelling variant of Harley, from Old English hara (hare) + leah (clearing)

U.S. rank (2024)#980 ↘ Falling

2024 U.S. births264 girls (0.02% of U.S. girls)

Peak year2017

Total births (all-time)≈ 7,779

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

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

History & Origin

Harlee is a spelling variant of Harley, from Old English hara (hare) and leah (woodland clearing or meadow). Harley became a surname for families from such a place and then a given name, known widely through Harley-Davidson motorcycles (founded 1903) and the Batman character Harley Quinn.

Harlee appeared in U.S. girls' birth data as a variant of Harley from the 2000s onward. The -ee spelling is one of several feminine variants (Harlie, Harlea, Harleigh). It ranked #980 for girls in 2024.

Did you know? Harley Street in London is the world-famous address of private medical consultants — so the name simultaneously conjures a nature-adjacent Old English meadow and the global center of specialist medicine.

Overall data confidence 87%

Behind the Name — Harley — Old English etymologyU.S. Social Security Administration — popularity data

Variations

HarleyHarlieHarleighHarlea

Nicknames

HarLee

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How do you pronounce Harlee?

Harlee is pronounced HAR-lee (/ˈhɑːr.li/). Press play above to hear Harlee said aloud.

How do you say Harlee?

Harlee is said HAR-lee (/ˈhɑːr.li/). Press play above to hear Harlee said aloud.

What does the name Harlee mean?

Harlee means 'hare's meadow,' a spelling variant of Harley, from Old English hara (hare) and leah (clearing).

Is Harlee a boy or girl name?

Harlee appears primarily in girls' data; Harley is used for both sexes.

How popular is Harlee?

Harlee ranked #980 for U.S. girls in 2024.