Henley is a distinctive girls' name in England & Wales, ranking #5892 in 2024 with 3 recorded births. The name reached its all-time peak in 2019 with 10 births ranking #2458. In 2024, approximately 1 in every 86,001 girls born was named Henley. FALLING Recent data shows the name is currently falling.
Henley is an English surname and place-name name with a polished, modern feel. Its older meaning is landscape-based, though that background matters less in current use than the name's smooth style.
The name entered first-name use through the same trend that lifted many English surnames into baby naming. It now feels stylish, light, and slightly preppy.