Hailey Name Meaning, Origin and Popularity
Hailey is predominantly used for girls. The statistics below show this exact spelling in official U.S. records.
How Do You Spell Hailey?
Hailey is spelled H-A-I-L-E-Y. The name has 6 letters.
Hailey at a Glance
- Usage
- Predominantly used for girls
- Meaning
- Hailey derives from Old English elements meaning “hay clearing” or “hay meadow.”
- Origin
- Hailey is commonly associated with English place names and was often used as a surname before its adoption as a given name.
- Pronunciation
- HAY-lee · 2 syllables
Hailey Popularity in 2025
Rank#104
Recorded Births2,556
Rank#12,008
Recorded Births5
- Girls usage fell 4 places to #104 and recorded 71 fewer births compared with 2024.
- Boys usage fell 1,187 places to #12,008 and recorded 1 fewer birth compared with 2023.
Figures reflect this exact spelling in the latest available U.S. Social Security Administration records. See the complete year-by-year trend.
What Does the Name Hailey Mean?
Hailey derives from Old English elements meaning “hay clearing” or “hay meadow.”
Origin: Hailey is commonly associated with English place names and was often used as a surname before its adoption as a given name.
How Do You Pronounce Hailey?
PronunciationHAY-lee
Syllables2
What Is the History of the Name Hailey?
- History
- Hailey has been recorded as an English surname originating from various locations named Hailey in England. Its use as a first name has increased in recent decades.
Hailey Popularity by Year
The table below shows the most recent available records for this exact spelling from 2009 through 2025. Use the full history page to explore every recorded year.
| Year | Usage Category | Recorded Births | National Rank |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | Girls | 2,556 | #104 |
| 2025 | Boys | 5 | #12,008 |
| 2024 | Girls | 2,627 | #100 |
| 2023 | Girls | 2,786 | #90 |
| 2023 | Boys | 6 | #10,821 |
| 2022 | Girls | 3,005 | #79 |
| 2021 | Girls | 3,248 | #77 |
| 2020 | Girls | 3,157 | #81 |
| 2020 | Boys | 5 | #12,022 |
| 2019 | Girls | 3,491 | #76 |
| 2018 | Girls | 3,474 | #79 |
| 2017 | Girls | 3,712 | #72 |
| 2016 | Girls | 3,947 | #68 |
| 2015 | Girls | 4,251 | #64 |
| 2015 | Boys | 9 | #8,040 |
| 2014 | Girls | 4,619 | #51 |
| 2013 | Girls | 5,031 | #43 |
| 2013 | Boys | 9 | #8,118 |
| 2012 | Girls | 5,917 | #32 |
| 2011 | Girls | 6,282 | #32 |
| 2011 | Boys | 8 | #8,767 |
| 2010 | Girls | 7,027 | #19 |
| 2010 | Boys | 5 | #12,231 |
| 2009 | Girls | 7,325 | #25 |
When Was Hailey Most Popular?
Peak years are based on the highest recorded birth totals for this exact spelling and usage category. They are ordered by birth count, not chronologically.
2003 · Girls
8,798 recorded births
National rank #26
2004 · Girls
8,685 recorded births
National rank #24
2005 · Girls
8,595 recorded births
National rank #26
2007 · Girls
8,439 recorded births
National rank #23
Where Hailey Ranked Highest in 2025
State rankings are calculated separately for girls and boys within each state. The SSA omits state-level names recorded fewer than five times, so low visible counts can still represent a relatively high state rank.
Top States for Girls
| State | Rank | Recorded Births |
|---|---|---|
| NY | #49 | 253 |
| MA | #53 | 93 |
| NJ | #54 | 125 |
| CT | #64 | 38 |
| PA | #68 | 129 |
| MD | #75 | 52 |
| CA | #76 | 363 |
| VA | #82 | 80 |