Henley is a distinctive girls' name in United States, ranking #10999 in 1996 with 7 recorded births. The name reached its all-time peak in 2016 with 607 births ranking #512. In 1996, approximately 1 in every 250,423 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.