Hailey Name Meaning

Helen Doanna

By Helen Doanna

Lastest Updated June 7, 2024
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Fact: The name Hailey is phonetically similar to “Halley,” as in Halley’s Comet, one of the most famous comets that appears approximately every 76 years.

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A Deep Dive

Hailey Overview

Meaning

Hay’s meadow

Gender

Girl

Origin

English

Etymology

Derived from an Old English surname “Hayley,” meaning “hay meadow” or “hay clearing.”

Religion

Christianity

Pronunciation

/ˈheɪli/

Popularity

Around the world, Hailey is a name that resonates, especially in English-speaking countries like the USA, Canada, and Australia. It has maintained a strong position within the top 100 girls’ names in the USA in 2023.

Syllable

2 syllables

Length

6 letters

Numerology

33 (Nurturing, Spiritual, Expressive, Altruistic)

Name Styles

Cool, Popular, Cute, Nature-inspired

Associated Traits

Friendly, energetic, compassionate, cheerful
A Deep Dive

Hailey Variations in Different Cultures

Popular Variations

Hayley, Haley, Hailie, Hailee, Haylee

Common Nicknames

Hail, Hails, Lili, Lei, Hailie

Diminutives

Hail, Hay, Lee

Famous People

  • Hailey Baldwin
    (American Model)
  • Hailey Whitters
    (American Country Music Singer)
  • Hailey Kilgore
    (American Actress)
  • Hailey Clauson
    (American Model)
  • Hailey Dawson
    (American Public Figure)

Pop Culture Icons and Works

  • Hailey Upton
    ("Chicago P.D.," TV Series)
  • "Hailey's War"
    (Novel)
  • Hailey Dean
    ("Hailey Dean Mystery," TV Series)
  • "Hailey"
    (Song)
  • Hailey Jensen
    ("Pitch Perfect 2," Film)
  • Hailey Burke
    ("Switched at Birth," TV Series)

Places

  • Hailey City
    (Idaho, USA)
  • Hailey Park
    (Cardiff, Wales)
  • Hailey River
    (Queensland, Australia)
  • Hailey Lake
    (Alaska, USA)
  • Hailey Bay
    (British Columbia, Canada)
  • Hailey Hills
    (Oregon, USA)
  • Hailey Forest
    (Ontario, Canada)
  • Hailey Street
    (London, UK)
  • Hailey Island
    (New Zealand)
  • Hailey Township
    (Minnesota, USA)

What Is the Meaning of Hailey?

Hailey means “hay meadow” or “hero.” The name typically reflects an individual who is nurturing and grounded, embodying a sense of warmth, reliability, and courage.

What Is the Origin of The Name Hailey?

Hailey has English origins. It is derived from an Old English surname that referred to a person who lived near a hay meadow.

Hailey Name Popularity

Popularity Chart of the Name Hailey in the U.S. over the Years

United States flagUnited States#772021#802022#902023
Top 3 Rankings#192010#232007#242004

Annual Statistics Breakdown for Hailey

YearName RankingNumber of BirthsBirth Rate (%)
202390
(-10 from 2022)
2776
(-224 from 2022)
0.15870
202280
(-3 from 2021)
3000
(-244 from 2021)
0.16731
202177
(+4 from 2020)
3244
(+92 from 2020)
0.18107
202081
(-5 from 2019)
3152
(-335 from 2019)
0.17831
201976
(+3 from 2018)
3487
(+15 from 2018)
0.19004
201879
(-7 from 2017)
3472
(-239 from 2017)
0.18670
201772
(-4 from 2016)
3711
(-233 from 2016)
0.19644
201668
(-4 from 2015)
3944
(-307 from 2015)
0.20373
201564
(-13 from 2014)
4251
(-368 from 2014)
0.21790
201451
(-8 from 2013)
4619
(-409 from 2013)
0.23611
201343
(-11 from 2012)
5028
(-888 from 2012)
0.26083
201232
No change from 2011
5916
(-366 from 2011)
0.30503
201132
(-13 from 2010)
6282
(-743 from 2010)
0.32420
201019
(+6 from 2009)
7025
(-297 from 2009)
0.35829
200925
No change from 2008
7322
(-548 from 2008)
0.36157
200825
(-2 from 2007)
7870
(-568 from 2007)
0.37784
200723
(+2 from 2006)
8438
(+15 from 2006)
0.39868
200625
(+1 from 2005)
8423
(-172 from 2005)
0.40291
200526
(-2 from 2004)
8595
(-90 from 2004)
0.42349
200424
(+2 from 2003)
8685
(-113 from 2003)
0.43042
200326
(+5 from 2002)
8798
(+806 from 2002)
0.43849
200231
(+2 from 2001)
7992
(-40 from 2001)
0.40466
200133
(+2 from 2000)
8032
(+203 from 2000)
0.40546
200035
(+19 from 1999)
7829
(+2460 from 1999)
0.39228
199954
(+16 from 1998)
5369
(+897 from 1998)
0.27579
199870
(+10 from 1997)
4472
(+325 from 1997)
0.23069
199780
(+13 from 1996)
4147
(+386 from 1996)
0.21721
199693
(+18 from 1995)
3761
(+796 from 1995)
0.19617
1995111
(+8 from 1994)
2965
(+278 from 1994)
0.15430
1994119
(+11 from 1993)
2687
(+157 from 1993)
0.13784
1993130
(+30 from 1992)
2530
(+616 from 1992)
0.12833
1992160
(+36 from 1991)
1914
(+408 from 1991)
0.09548
1991196
(+97 from 1990)
1506
(+561 from 1990)
0.07406
1990293
(+45 from 1989)
945
(+193 from 1989)
0.04600
1989338
(+25 from 1988)
752
(+79 from 1988)
0.03775
1988363
(+52 from 1987)
673
(+136 from 1987)
0.03500
1987415
(+57 from 1986)
537
(+83 from 1986)
0.02865
1986472
(+65 from 1985)
454
(+84 from 1985)
0.02460
1985537
(+187 from 1984)
370
(+143 from 1984)
0.02004
1984724
(+118 from 1983)
227
(+45 from 1983)
0.01259
1983842
(+51 from 1982)
182
(+12 from 1982)
0.01017
1982893
(+116 from 1981)
170
(+26 from 1981)
0.00937
19811009
(+474 from 1980)
144
(+63 from 1980)
0.00805
19801483
(-63 from 1979)
81
(-5 from 1979)
0.00455
19791420
(-200 from 1978)
86
(-16 from 1978)
0.00499
19781220
(-74 from 1977)
102
(-8 from 1977)
0.00620
19771146
(+2043 from 1976)
110
(+88 from 1976)
0.00669
19763189
(-220 from 1975)
22
(-2 from 1975)
0.00140
19752969
(+1258 from 1974)
24
(+10 from 1974)
0.00154
19744227
(+1352 from 1973)
14
(+5 from 1973)
0.00089
19735579
(-787 from 1972)
9
(-2 from 1972)
0.00058
19724792
(+19 from 1971)
11
No change from 1971
0.00068
19714811
(+602 from 1970)
11
(+2 from 1970)
0.00063
19705413
(+561 from 1969)
9
(+2 from 1969)
0.00049
19695974
(+273 from 1968)
7
(+1 from 1968)
0.00040
19686247
(-439 from 1966)
6
No change from 1966
0.00035
19670
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
19665808
(+83 from 1963)
6
No change from 1963
0.00034
19650
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
19640
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
19635891
First SSA data recorded
6
First SSA data recorded
0.00030
19620
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
19610
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
19600
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
19590
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0
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0.0000
19580
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0
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0.0000
19570
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0
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0.0000
19560
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0
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0.0000
19550
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19540
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0.0000
19530
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0.0000
19520
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19510
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0.0000
19500
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19490
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19480
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19470
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19460
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19450
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19440
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19430
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19420
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19410
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19380
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19280
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19260
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19230
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19210
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19180
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19170
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19160
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19140
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19130
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19120
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19110
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19100
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19090
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19070
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19060
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American States Popularity Rankings for Hailey

(From the Most to Least Popular, Based on Number of Births )

California (CA)

California (CA) flagCalifornia (CA)#612021#572022#662023

Texas (TX)

Texas (TX) flagTexas (TX)#972021#842022#882023

New York (NY)

New York (NY) flagNew York (NY)#362021#422022#392023

Florida (FL)

Florida (FL) flagFlorida (FL)#722021#802022#802023

Ohio (OH)

Ohio (OH) flagOhio (OH)#982021#1522022#1812023

Pennsylvania (PA)

Pennsylvania (PA) flagPennsylvania (PA)#762021#732022#642023

Illinois (IL)

Illinois (IL) flagIllinois (IL)#642021#782022#892023

Michigan (MI)

Michigan (MI) flagMichigan (MI)#832021#1412022#1252023

North Carolina (NC)

North Carolina (NC) flagNorth Carolina (NC)#1192021#1452022#1692023

Washington (WA)

Washington (WA) flagWashington (WA)#842021#662022#1172023

New Jersey (NJ)

New Jersey (NJ) flagNew Jersey (NJ)#322021#322022#462023

Wisconsin (WI)

Wisconsin (WI) flagWisconsin (WI)#962021#1012022#1112023

Georgia (GA)

Georgia (GA) flagGeorgia (GA)#1562021#1692022#1242023

Minnesota (MN)

Minnesota (MN) flagMinnesota (MN)#1142021#1182022#1092023

Arizona (AZ)

Arizona (AZ) flagArizona (AZ)#782021#1002022#1172023

Missouri (MO)

Missouri (MO) flagMissouri (MO)#1472021#1282022#1512023

Virginia (VA)

Virginia (VA) flagVirginia (VA)#842021#832022#952023

Tennessee (TN)

Tennessee (TN) flagTennessee (TN)#2042021#2062022#1902023

Indiana (IN)

Indiana (IN) flagIndiana (IN)#1412021#2152022#1372023

Massachusetts (MA)

Massachusetts (MA) flagMassachusetts (MA)#572021#682022#752023

Utah (UT)

Utah (UT) flagUtah (UT)#1302021#1092022#1302023

Maryland (MD)

Maryland (MD) flagMaryland (MD)#482021#562022#712023

Colorado (CO)

Colorado (CO) flagColorado (CO)#902021#1292022#1072023

Louisiana (LA)

Louisiana (LA) flagLouisiana (LA)#1742021#4912022#1842023

Oregon (OR)

Oregon (OR) flagOregon (OR)#1052021#1302022#1642023

Kentucky (KY)

Kentucky (KY) flagKentucky (KY)#2112021#2042022#2222023

Oklahoma (OK)

Oklahoma (OK) flagOklahoma (OK)#2192021#2872022#3042023

Iowa (IA)

Iowa (IA) flagIowa (IA)#1292021#1742022#1272023

Idaho (ID)

Idaho (ID) flagIdaho (ID)#822021#842022#892023

South Carolina (SC)

South Carolina (SC) flagSouth Carolina (SC)#1992021#1872022#3182023

Connecticut (CT)

Connecticut (CT) flagConnecticut (CT)#202021#502022#572023

Kansas (KS)

Kansas (KS) flagKansas (KS)#1292021#2332022#1552023

Alabama (AL)

Alabama (AL) flagAlabama (AL)#2502021#2752022#4222023

Nevada (NV)

Nevada (NV) flagNevada (NV)#602021#1162022#942023

Arkansas (AR)

Arkansas (AR) flagArkansas (AR)#3262021#3912022#2092023

Mississippi (MS)

Mississippi (MS) flagMississippi (MS)#2032021#1452022#1872023

Nebraska (NE)

Nebraska (NE) flagNebraska (NE)#3822021#1892022#1972023

New Mexico (NM)

New Mexico (NM) flagNew Mexico (NM)#692021#542022#862023

West Virginia (WV)

West Virginia (WV) flagWest Virginia (WV)#2022021#1882022#2102023

Montana (MT)

Montana (MT) flagMontana (MT)#782021#1172022#1102023

New Hampshire (NH)

New Hampshire (NH) flagNew Hampshire (NH)#662021#712022#1462023

Maine (ME)

Maine (ME) flagMaine (ME)#962021#1092022#1392023

South Dakota (SD)

South Dakota (SD) flagSouth Dakota (SD)#912021#1432022#2272023

North Dakota (ND)

North Dakota (ND) flagNorth Dakota (ND)#702021#732022#1682023

Rhode Island (RI)

Rhode Island (RI) flagRhode Island (RI)#1002021#792022#862023

Hawaii (HI)

Hawaii (HI) flagHawaii (HI)#532021#632022#812023

Alaska (AK)

Alaska (AK) flagAlaska (AK)#572019#712020#1462023

Delaware (DE)

Delaware (DE) flagDelaware (DE)#842021#622022#512023

Wyoming (WY)

Wyoming (WY) flagWyoming (WY)#132016#192017#632018

Vermont (VT)

Vermont (VT) flagVermont (VT)#1042017#972019#632021

District of Columbia (DC)

District of Columbia (DC) flagDistrict of Columbia (DC)#1202021#1942022#1542023

Popularity Rankings for Hailey in other Countries and American Territories

(From the Most to Least Popular, Based on Rankings)

Popularity in Other American Territories

American Samoa flag American Samoa
Guam flag Guam
Northern Mariana Islands flag Northern Mariana Islands
U.S. Virgin Islands flag U.S. Virgin Islands

Other American Territories flagOther American Territories#182015#162016#62020

Popularity in Canada

Canada flagCanada#362021#412022#752023

Popularity in Germany

Germany flagGermany#622021#502022#452023

Popularity in Ireland

Ireland flagIreland#1132021#752022#732023

Popularity in Sweden

Sweden flagSweden#752021#982022#1012023

Popularity in Puerto Rico

Puerto Rico flagPuerto Rico#2502021#1032022#1372023

Popularity in Belgium

Belgium flagBelgium#1042020#1362021#1082022

Popularity in Northern Ireland

Northern Ireland flagNorthern Ireland#1082021#1622022#1712023

Popularity in Quebec, Canada

Quebec, Canada flagQuebec, Canada#1652020#1512021#1162022

Popularity in Switzerland

Switzerland flagSwitzerland#2192020#2082021#1372022

Popularity in New Zealand

New Zealand flagNew Zealand#1682021#1612022#1402023

Popularity in Austria

Austria flagAustria#1602020#1562021

Popularity in Norway

Norway flagNorway#1782023

Popularity in Scotland

Scotland flagScotland#2252021#2152022#1852023

Popularity in Poland

Poland flagPoland#4582023

Popularity in England and Wales

England and Wales flagEngland and Wales#7242019#6172020#5012021

Source: Social Security Administration (SSA) and Other National Sources

Is Hailey a Name for Boys or Girls?

Hailey is a girl’s name. Its gentle and melodic sound, along with its modern appeal, makes it a charming choice for girls.

Variants, Nicknames, Diminutives, and Ideal Middle Names for Hailey

  • Hayley
  • Haley
  • Hailie
  • Hailee
  • Haylee
  • Hail
  • Hails
  • Lili
  • Lei
  • Hailie
  • Hail
  • Hay
  • Lee

Hailey in Famous People Names, Pop Culture, and Places

  • Hailey Baldwin (Model, born 1996): An American model and television personality, notable for her work with major fashion brands and her marriage to Justin Bieber.
  • Hailey Whitters (Singer, born 1989): An American country music singer and songwriter, acclaimed for her critically lauded album "The Dream."
  • Hailey Kilgore (Actress, born 1999): An American actress and singer, distinguished by her Tony-nominated performance in the Broadway revival of "Once on This Island."
  • Hailey Clauson (Model, born 1995): An American model, recognized for her appearances in the Sports Illustrated Swimsuit Issue.
  • Hailey Dawson (Public Figure, born 2010): An American public figure, admired for her use of a 3D-printed prosthetic hand and her goal to throw out the first pitch at every MLB stadium.
  • Hailey Upton ("Chicago P.D.," 2014 TV Series): A tough and resourceful detective in the Intelligence Unit.
  • "Hailey's War" (2011 Novel by Jodi Compton): Follows the story of Hailey Cain, a young woman with a complicated past who becomes entangled in a dangerous mission.
  • Hailey Dean ("Hailey Dean Mystery," 2016 TV Series): A former prosecutor turned therapist who solves crimes.
  • "Hailey" (2019 Song by Justin Bieber): A song by the pop artist reflecting on love and commitment.
  • Hailey Jensen ("Pitch Perfect 2," 2015 Film): A new member of the Barden Bellas who brings a unique energy to the group.
  • Hailey Burke ("Switched at Birth," 2011 TV Series): A character involved in the drama surrounding two families discovering their daughters were switched at birth.
  • Hailey Dunbar-Blake ("All Fall Down," 2015 Novel by Jennifer Weiner): A novel about a woman's struggle with addiction and her journey to recovery.
  • Hailey ("Hailey's On It!," 2023 TV Series): A determined teen tackling a long list of tasks to prepare for the future.
  • Hailey Adams ("The Hailey Mysteries," 2020 Novel Series): A series featuring a young detective solving intriguing cases in her small town.
  • Hailey Parker ("Life Unexpected," 2010 TV Series): A supporting character in the drama about a teenage girl reuniting with her birth parents.
  • Hailey City (Idaho, USA): A city in Blaine County known for its vibrant arts scene and proximity to Sun Valley Resort.
  • Hailey Park (Cardiff, Wales): A public park in Llandaff North, known for its green spaces, sports facilities, and riverside walks.
  • Hailey River (Queensland, Australia): A river in Queensland known for its scenic beauty and recreational fishing opportunities.
  • Hailey Lake (Alaska, USA): A glacial lake in the Kenai Peninsula, popular for its pristine waters and surrounding wilderness.
  • Hailey Bay (British Columbia, Canada): A bay on the west coast of Vancouver Island, known for its picturesque views and marine life.
  • Hailey Hills (Oregon, USA): A range of hills in Oregon known for their hiking trails and panoramic vistas.
  • Hailey Forest (Ontario, Canada): A forested area known for its diverse wildlife and walking trails.
  • Hailey Street (London, UK): A historic street in London known for its charming architecture and cultural significance.
  • Hailey Island (New Zealand): A small island known for its natural beauty and opportunities for bird watching.
  • Hailey Township (Minnesota, USA): A township in Itasca County known for its rural charm and outdoor activities.

Similar Names to Hailey

Sibling Names for Hailey

  • Alden
  • Bertram
  • Corwin
  • Dashiell
  • Emrys
  • Leander
  • Oswin
  • Briony
  • Callista
  • Dahlia
  • Elara
  • Fiorella
  • Gwendolyn
  • Isolde
  • Junia
  • Liora
  • Thalia

Parents Who Like the Name Hailey Also Like

  • Aisling
  • Brinley
  • Harlow
  • Keira
  • Lennox
  • Marley
  • Oakley
  • Piper
  • Sloane
  • Waverly
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2. University of Social Science and Humanity, Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam

  • Program: Bachelor’s degree in Education Faculty
  • Focus: Core knowledge of social sciences and humanities – the root for the development of progressive values of education, Multicultural communication in education, Contemporary education in the context of globalization, Learning in the digital technology era, Basic issues of STEAM education, Classroom Management, Special education.

3. Oregon State University, Oregan, US

  • Program: Bachelor’s degree in Faculty of Human Development and Family Sciences – Child Development
  • Focus: Different stages of development, from infancy to adulthood; Develop a strong foundation for a career in early childhood programs or classrooms; Learn strategies for supporting young children’s development in early childhood settings.
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