Holding steady.
Popularity of Harlea since 1994
Babies named Harlea per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Girls |
|---|---|
| 1990s | 40 |
| 2000s | 45 |
| 2010s | 36 |
| 2020s | 0 |
Meaning & origin
Harlea is a modern name that first appeared in U.S. Social Security records in 1994, its debut year. It has never entered the top 1000 and remains extremely rare, with no recorded top states or significant spike in usage. Its peak year was 1994, and the trajectory has been stable since, indicating little change in its infrequent use. The name likely follows the trend of creating feminine forms of names like Harley, which itself is derived from an English surname meaning 'hare meadow.' As a recent coinage, Harlea has no long history or established cultural associations, making it a clean slate for parents seeking a distinctive name.
Harlea is a modern coinage likely formed from the established name Harley (derived from an English surname meaning 'hare meadow') combined with the feminine suffix -a. It first appeared in U.S. records in 1994, reflecting a broader trend of creating distinctive feminine variants of traditionally masculine names.
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Harley
Variants: Harleya, Harleigha
Sibling names for Harlea
Names that share Harlea's style, for a brother or sister.
