Harli

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Pronounced HAR-lee /ˈhɑr.li/High

Meaning: A spelling of Harley — from Old English hara, 'a hare', plus leah, 'a meadow, a clearing'; 'the hare's meadow'; used for both sexes; here for girlsLow

In 30 seconds: The hare's meadow: Harli spells Harley — 'the hare's meadow'. Crisp, modern, and warm. Used for both sexes (here for girls; said 'HAR-lee').

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Origin LowEnglish

MeaningA spelling of Harley — from Old English hara, 'a hare', plus leah, 'a meadow, a clearing'; 'the hare's meadow'; used for both sexes; here for girls

U.S. rank (2024)#6720 ↘ Falling

2024 U.S. births17 girls (0.00% of U.S. girls)

Peak year1995

Total births (all-time)≈ 1,273

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

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

Harli is a -li spelling of Harley — from Old English hara, 'a hare', plus leah, 'a meadow, a clearing' — 'the hare's meadow'. The -li styling personalizes it. A crisp, modern name, used for both sexes, here for girls (slug distinguished; nickname Har).

In the U.S. it registers thinly in this spelling. Rare, the-hare's-meadow at the root, and modern.

Did you know? Harley means 'the hare's meadow' (Old English hara, 'a hare', plus leah, 'a meadow') — Harli is a -li spelling, crisp and modern, used for both sexes (here for girls; said 'HAR-lee').

Overall data confidence 42%

Behind the Name — Harley — root etymology

Variations

HarleyHarleighHarlee

Nicknames

Har

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Harli mean?

Harli spells Harley — Old English 'the hare's meadow'.

How do you pronounce Harli?

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

Is Harli a boy or girl name?

Harli is used for both sexes; this -li spelling leans to girls, the use covered here.

How popular is Harli?

Harli is a rare spelling in the U.S.