Harlee
Harlee is a girl name of English origin meaning “Hare meadow”, pronounced HAR-lee. It ranked #1048 in the United States in 2025, given to 237 babies, and peaked at #621 in 2017. Common nicknames: Har, Lee.
How popular is Harlee in the United States?
Data: U.S. Social Security Administration (SSA). Based on all Social Security card applications for births in the United States.
What does Harlee mean, and where does it come from?
Harlee is a modern respelling of Harley, from the Old English hara, "hare," and leah, "meadow" — a place name that produced a surname, a motorcycle company and, more recently, a girls' name. The -ee ending puts it with Marlee, Kaylee and Charlee, and it followed the same path: American records from 1950, the top thousand in 2012, a peak in 2017 and a gentle decline since. Harley Quinn has kept the base name visible throughout, which is generally how these spellings stay in circulation.
How is Harlee used around the world?
Harlee is used in 0 languages worldwide, with 1+ international variants.
TypeFemale given name
Linguistic data: Wikidata (CC0). Variants and language usage may vary by region.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What does the name Harlee mean?
Harlee is a girl name of English origin meaning "Hare meadow." Harlee is a modern respelling of Harley, from the Old English hara, "hare," and leah, "meadow" — a place name that produced a surname, a motorcycle company and, more recently, a girls' name. The -ee ending puts it with Marlee, Kaylee and Charlee, and it followed the same path: American records from 1950, the top thousand in 2012, a peak in 2017 and a gentle decline since.
How do you pronounce Harlee?
Harlee is pronounced HAR-lee. Common variations include Harley, Harlie, Harleigh.
Is Harlee a girl name?
Yes, Harlee is traditionally a girl name. Popular nicknames include Har, Lee.