| Meaning | land of the noble people |
| Origin | African, American, Dutch |
| Gender | gender neutral |
| Opposite gender | Harlem |
| Popularity | Moderate |
| Length | 6 |
| Syllables | 2 |
| Syllabification | Har-lem |
Bold, urban, and undeniably cool—Harlem makes a powerful statement. This name choice demonstrates confidence and originality, perfect for parents who aren't afraid to break from convention. Harlem carries cultural richness and historical significance, evoking creativity, artistry, and resilience. The strong consonants give it a decisive, confident sound that's both modern and timeless. It's a name that refuses to blend into the background, instead standing proudly on its own merits. While unconventional as a given name, Harlem offers remarkable versatility and can complement various middle name choices. It's ideal for parents seeking something that reflects strength, individuality, and cultural awareness.
| Harlema |
| Harleem |
| Harlim |
| Harleema |
| Harlie |
| Lem |
| Harly |
| Emmi |
| Lemy |
| Harlem Williams | American actress |
| Harlem Thompson | British musician |
| Harlem Jones | Canadian artist |
| Harlem Chen | Chinese-American author |
| Harlem Wilson | Australian singer |
| Harlem Davis | Jamaican poet |
| Harlem Martinez | Spanish dancer |
| Harlem Lee | Korean-American filmmaker |
| Harlem Scott | British athlete |
| Harlem Wright | Canadian politician |
| Harlem Nguyen | Vietnamese-American entrepreneur |
| Harlem Ramirez | Mexican painter |
| Harlem O'Connor | Irish journalist |
| Harlem Fernandez | Filipino singer |
| Harlem Gupta | Indian-American scientist |
| Harlem Kim | Korean actress |
| Harlem Andersen | Danish fashion designer |
| Harlem Schneider | German writer |
| Harlem Ndiaye | Senegalese activist |
| Harlem Okonkwo | Nigerian lawyer |
| Harlem Johnson | character in a mystery novel series |
| Harlem Adams | protagonist in a sci-fi film |
| Harlem Thompson | magical heroine in a fantasy book |
| Harlem Grey | spy character in a thriller novel |
| Harlem Bellamy | character in a historical fiction story |
| Harlem Wright | time-traveling protagonist in a YA novel |
| Harlem Montgomery | romantic lead in a romance novel |
| Harlem Roberts | musical prodigy in a coming-of-age story |
| Harlem Diaz | zombie-fighting character in a horror series |
| Harlem Parker | cyberpunk protagonist in a futuristic tale |
| Harlem Mitchell | space explorer in a science fiction series |
| Harlem Sullivan | daring character in an action-adventure novel |
| Harlem Porter | a young wizard in a magical world |
| Harlem Simmons | superheroine in a graphic novel |
| Harlem Martin | dystopian heroine in a post-apocalyptic story |
| Harlem Davis | journalist character in a mystery-thriller |
| Harlem Alvarez | detective in a noir-inspired narrative |
| Harlem Bennett | time-traveling character in a steampunk story |