Henley
Henley is a girl name of English origin meaning “High meadow”, pronounced HEN-lee. It ranked #1001 in the United States in 2025, given to 252 babies, and peaked at #511 in 2016. Common nicknames: Hen, Lee, Nell.
How popular is Henley 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 Henley mean, and where does it come from?
Henley is an English place name — Old English heah, "high," and leah, "clearing" — carried by a dozen villages and by Henley-on-Thames, where the royal regatta has been rowed since 1839. As a given name it is recent and mostly American: the records begin in 1991, it reached the top thousand in 2013 and peaked in 2016. It is used for girls far more often than boys, and it belongs to the same family as Hadley, Kinsley and Finley, with the advantage that Hen and Lee both work as everyday names.
How is Henley used around the world?
Henley is used in 1 languages worldwide, with 1+ international variants.
TypeMale given name
Linguistic data: Wikidata (CC0). Variants and language usage may vary by region.
What are the nicknames for Henley?
Famous People Named Henley
- Don Henley — American musician and co-founder of the Eagles
- Beth Henley — American playwright and Pulitzer Prize winner
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Frequently Asked Questions
What does the name Henley mean?
Henley is a girl name of English origin meaning "High meadow." Henley is an English place name — Old English heah, "high," and leah, "clearing" — carried by a dozen villages and by Henley-on-Thames, where the royal regatta has been rowed since 1839. As a given name it is recent and mostly American: the records begin in 1991, it reached the top thousand in 2013 and peaked in 2016.
How do you pronounce Henley?
Henley is pronounced HEN-lee. Common variations include Henlee, Henleigh, Hendley.
Is Henley a girl name?
Yes, Henley is traditionally a girl name. Popular nicknames include Hen, Lee, Nell.