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Hadli

HAD-lee · Of uncertain origin; likely a modern invented name, possibly a variant of Hadley or Harley.

Peak popularity
2015
Usually for
Girls
Trend
Declining since 2015

Declining since 2015.

Popularity of Hadli since 2006

Babies named Hadli per year in U.S. Social Security records.

7142120102020Most births 2015Girls
Data table (by decade)
DecadeGirls
2000s30
2010s113
2020s37

Meaning & origin

Hadli is a rare modern American name that first appeared in U.S. birth records in 2006. Its peak year was 2015, after which it has steadily declined in usage as a creative spelling variant. Unlike well-established names, Hadli has no historical or cultural lineage; it is a contemporary invention likely inspired by the popular surname Hadley or the name Harley. The name remains very uncommon, with no state-level concentration according to Social Security data, and has never ranked in the top 1000.

Hadli first appeared in U.S. records in the 21st century, likely as a creative respelling of the English surname and place name Hadley (from Old English hǣþ 'heath' + lēah 'clearing') or as a variant of Harley. Its usage remains rare, with no long historical or cultural roots.

Nicknames & variants

Nicknames: Had

Variants: Hadley, Hadlee, Hadleigh, Hadly

Sibling names for Hadli

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Questions parents ask

What does the name Hadli mean?
Hadli is a modern invented name with no established meaning. It is likely a variant of Hadley, which means 'heath clearing' in Old English.
How popular is the name Hadli?
Hadli has never entered the U.S. top 1000. It has been recorded since 2006, with its peak usage in 2015, after which it has declined.
Is Hadli a boy or girl name?
Hadli is predominantly used as a girl's name in the United States.