The nameHailey
Hailey is an English place name and surname meaning "hay meadow". It became a popular girl's name in the United States in the 1990s.
- Girl's name
- English
Meaning
Hailey comes from the Old English heg, "hay", and leah, "meadow, clearing".
Origin
English, from a place name and surname.
History
The actress Hayley Mills, star of The Parent Trap (1961), launched the fashion for the name. Hailey has been in the American top 100 since 1996 and reached 19th place in 2010.
Famous people named Hailey
- Hailey Bieber, model
Popularity of the name Hailey
Hailey in the United States
Hailey was most popular in the United States in the 2000s, with 82,126 births over the decade, 46% of all recorded babies named Hailey. Its rise began around 1990, and it peaked in 2003. Half of all babies named Hailey in the United States were born before 2006, so it is mostly a name of today's children and teenagers. Over the last five years on record, it has been falling: 2,963 births a year on average, against 3,776 in the five years before.
Hailey in the United Kingdom
Hailey was most popular in the United Kingdom in the 2020s, with 779 births over the decade, 52% of all recorded babies named Hailey. Half of all babies named Hailey in the United Kingdom were born before 2020, so it is mostly a name of today's children and teenagers. Over the last five years on record, it has been rising: 140 births a year on average, against 60 in the five years before.
Hailey in Ireland
Hailey in France
Hailey in Belgium
Sibling names for Hailey
Names from the same generation as Hailey, whose popularity in the United States has followed a similar path.
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Frequently asked questions
What does the name Hailey mean?
Hailey comes from the Old English heg, "hay", and leah, "meadow, clearing".
What is the origin of the name Hailey?
English, from a place name and surname.
Is Hailey a girl's or a boy's name?
Hailey is a girl's name.
How popular is the name Hailey?
In 2024, Hailey was the 100th most popular name for baby girls in the United States, with 2,620 births.
What are good sibling names for Hailey?
Names from the same generation, with a similar popularity in the United States: Madison, Faith, Molly and Grace for a sister, Jesus, Carlos, Andy and Luis for a brother.
Who are famous people named Hailey?
Hailey Bieber, model.