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Henleigh

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Pronounced HEN-lee /ˈhɛn.li/High

Meaning: A -leigh spelling of Henley — from Old English heah, 'high', plus leah, 'a meadow, a clearing'; 'the high meadow'; used for both sexes; here for girls; routes layeredLow

In 30 seconds: The high meadow: Henleigh spells Henley — 'the high clearing'. Crisp, modern, and warm. Used for both sexes (here for girls).
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Origin LowEnglish
MeaningA -leigh spelling of Henley — from Old English heah, 'high', plus leah, 'a meadow, a clearing'; 'the high meadow'; used for both sexes; here for girls; routes layered
U.S. rank (2024)#6230 ↘ Falling
2024 U.S. births19 girls (0.00% of U.S. girls)
Peak year2015
Total births (all-time)≈ 393

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

peak 201520082024

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

Henleigh is a -leigh spelling of Henley — from Old English heah, 'high', plus leah, 'a meadow, a clearing' — 'the high meadow' (routes layered, which we note). A crisp, modern name, used for both sexes, here for girls (slug not needed — leans girls in this spelling; nickname Hen).

It registers thinly, more for girls in this spelling. Rare, the-high-meadow at the root, and crisp.

Did you know? Henley means 'the high meadow; the high clearing' (Old English heah, 'high', plus leah, 'a meadow') — Henleigh is a -leigh spelling, a crisp, modern name, used for both sexes (here for girls; the routes are layered, which we note; said 'HEN-lee').
Overall data confidence 45%
References — Henley — routes layered

Variations

HenleyHenleeHenly

Nicknames

Hen

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If you like Henleigh…

Henley— the common spelling
Hadley— a sound-neighbor -ley girls' name
Everleigh— a fellow -leigh girls' name
Hadleigh— another English name
Harleigh— a fellow English choice

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Henleigh mean?

Henleigh spells Henley — Old English 'the high meadow; the high clearing'; the routes are layered.

How do you pronounce Henleigh?

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

Is Henleigh a boy or girl name?

Henleigh is used for both sexes; in this spelling it leans to girls, the use covered here.

How popular is Henleigh?

Henleigh is a rare, recent name in the U.S.

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