Hailey
Hailey is of English origin, derived from a place name meaning 'hay meadow' or 'hay clearing.' It combines nature-inspired roots with a bright, contemporary sound that has made it beloved across English-speaking countries.
Current Popularity
#100 for girls
in the United States (2024)
Popularity over time
Good to Know
- •Multiple spelling variations exist (Haley, Hayley, Haleigh), which can lead to frequent corrections
- •Very popular in the 1990s-2000s, so may be common among peers
- •Easy to pronounce across different languages and cultures
- •The 'ley/leigh' ending gives it a soft, feminine quality
- •Multiple spelling variations exist
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Hayley Atwell
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Hayley Mills
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Statistics
178,851
Total births since 1880
2003
Peak year
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