The nameHaley
Haley is an English girl's name taken from a surname.
- Girl's name
- English
Meaning
From the Old English heg, "hay", and leah, "clearing, meadow".
Origin
English.
History
In France it was mostly given in the 2010s.
Popularity of the name Haley
Haley in France
1629thmost popular girls' name in France, latest official figures
2014peak year (60 births)
640babies named Haley in France since 1900
Haley was most popular in France in the 2010s, with 425 births over the decade, 66% of all recorded babies named Haley. Its rise began around 2007, and it peaked in 2014. Half of all babies named Haley in France were born before 2015, so it is mostly a name of today's children and teenagers. Over the last five years on record, it has been falling: 22 births a year on average, against 40 in the five years before.
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Frequently asked questions
What does the name Haley mean?
From the Old English heg, "hay", and leah, "clearing, meadow".
What is the origin of the name Haley?
English.
Is Haley a girl's or a boy's name?
Haley is a girl's name.