Harlei
About Harlei
Harlei is a contemporary feminine name that likely emerged as a creative variation of names like Harley or Harlow. It combines the strength of traditionally masculine-leaning names with a feminine spelling twist using the 'ei' ending. The name Harley itself has English origins meaning 'hare clearing' or 'meadow of hares.' Harlei represents the modern trend of gender-neutral naming with personalized spellings. While not among the most common names, Harlei has gained some popularity in recent decades among parents seeking unique names with a blend of strength and femininity. The distinctive spelling helps differentiate it from the more traditional Harley.
Pronounced HAR-lay.
As of October 2026, Harlei ranked #4694 in US births in 2025 SSA, peaked at #4027 in 2018.
AI-written. Reviewed by Sophie Kihm
Sources: US popularity data is from the Social Security Administration. Meanings and origins are from Nameberry's name references.
Popularity & trends
Data table
| Year | US rank | Births | Per million |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2014 | — | 0 | 0 |
| 2015 | — | 0 | 0 |
| 2016 | — | 0 | 0 |
| 2017 | #4,326 | 33 | 19.1 |
| 2018 | #4,027 | 36 | 21.2 |
| 2019 | #4,700 | 29 | 17.3 |
| 2020 | #4,203 | 33 | 20.4 |
| 2021 | #4,887 | 27 | 16.5 |
| 2022 | #4,625 | 30 | 18.3 |
| 2023 | — | 0 | 0 |
| 2024 | — | 0 | 0 |
| 2025 | #4,694 | 29 | 18 |