Haley
Haley: name meaning, origin and popularity
Meaning and origin of Haley
- A unisex given name transferred from the surname, variant of Hayley.
- A female given name transferred from the surname, variant of Hayley, popular in the US in the 1990s and the 2000s.
- A male given name transferred from the surname, variant of Hayley.
Etymology
Variant of Hayley, from Old English. Literally, “hay field”
How popular is Haley?
Since 1880, 159,511 girls and 836 boys in the U.S. have been named Haley (99% girls). Its highest rank for girls was #28 in 2000. Its highest rank for boys was #1974 in 1993. In 2025 it ranked #861 for girls, with 314 babies given the name.
Names similar to Haley
Names that start with the same letters, most popular first.
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Sibling name ideas for Haley
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Haley FAQ
What does the name Haley mean?
A unisex given name transferred from the surname, variant of Hayley. A female given name transferred from the surname, variant of Hayley, popular in the US in the 1990s and the 2000s. A male given name transferred from the surname, variant of Hayley. Variant of Hayley, from Old English. Literally, “hay field”
What is the origin of the name Haley?
Haley is listed as a name of Surname (transferred from a surname) origin.
How popular is the name Haley?
Since 1880, 159,511 girls and 836 boys in the U.S. have been named Haley (99% girls). Its highest rank for girls was #28 in 2000. Its highest rank for boys was #1974 in 1993. In 2025 it ranked #861 for girls, with 314 babies given the name.
Is Haley a boy or girl name?
Haley is mostly a girl name in the U.S.: 159,511 girls and 836 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.