Haley
Haley is of English origin, derived from a surname meaning 'hay meadow' or 'hay clearing.' The name evokes images of pastoral countryside and natural beauty.
Current Popularity
#779 for girls
in the United States (2024)
Popularity over time
Good to Know
- •Multiple common spelling variations exist (Hailey, Hayley, Hailee)
- •Easy to pronounce and spell in most English-speaking countries
- •Works well in both casual and professional settings
- •The name gained popularity in the 1990s and 2000s
- •Multiple spelling variations exist
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Famous People
Haley Lu Richardson
Actress
Haley Bennett
Actress
Haley Reinhart
Singer and American Idol contestant
Haley Joel Osment
Actor (male spelling variant)
Statistics
159,187
Total births since 1880
2000
Peak year
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