Hailey
Hailey: name meaning, origin and popularity
Pronunciation (IPA): /ˈheɪli/
Meaning and origin of Hailey
Root meaning: “hay”
- A unisex given name transferred from the surname.
Etymology
From Old English hīeġ (“hay”) + lēah (“clearing”).
How popular is Hailey?
Since 1880, 181,434 girls and 276 boys in the U.S. have been named Hailey (100% girls). Its highest rank for girls was #19 in 2010. Its highest rank for boys was #2662 in 2004. In 2025 it ranked #104 for girls, with 2,561 babies given the name.
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Hailey FAQ
What does the name Hailey mean?
Hailey traces back to a root meaning "hay". A unisex given name transferred from the surname. From Old English hīeġ (“hay”) + lēah (“clearing”).
What is the origin of the name Hailey?
Hailey is listed as a name of English origin.
How popular is the name Hailey?
Since 1880, 181,434 girls and 276 boys in the U.S. have been named Hailey (100% girls). Its highest rank for girls was #19 in 2010. Its highest rank for boys was #2662 in 2004. In 2025 it ranked #104 for girls, with 2,561 babies given the name.
Is Hailey a boy or girl name?
Hailey is mostly a girl name in the U.S.: 181,434 girls and 276 boys since 1880.
Popularity data: U.S. Social Security Administration baby name data, 1880–2025 (names given to 5+ babies per year). Origin and etymology text: Wiktionary, available under CC BY-SA 4.0.