Haley Name Meaning

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Lastest Updated July 9, 2024
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Fact: The surname Haley likely originated to denote someone from one of several English towns and villages named Haley.

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A Deep Dive

Haley Overview

Meaning

Hay meadow, hay clearing, wise, hero

Gender

Girl, Gender-neutral

Origin

English

Etymology

Derived from the Old English words โ€œhegโ€ meaning โ€œhayโ€ and โ€œleahโ€ meaning โ€œclearingโ€ or โ€œmeadowโ€.โ€‹

Religion

Christianity

Pronunciation

/หˆheษชli/

Popularity

Haley is popular in the United States and other English-speaking countries. In 2023, it ranked #687 for baby girls in the USA.

Syllable

2 syllables

Length

5 letters

Numerology

6 (Nurturing, Responsible, Balanced)

Name Styles

Cool, Aesthetic, Unique

Associated Traits

Modern, youthful, informal, wholesome

Name Day

January 14th
A Deep Dive

Haley Variations in Different Cultures

Popular Variations

Hayley, Hailey, Haylee, Haleigh, Haylie, Halle, Hallie, Hailie

Common Nicknames

Hales, Hay, Lee, Hal, Hay Hay, Hailstorm, Hail, Halo, Hazy, Ellie

Diminutives

Hales, Hal, Hay, Lee, Elle, Lia

Famous People

  • Haley Joel Osment
    (American Actor)
  • Haley Bennett
    (American Actress)
  • Haley Reinhart
    (American Singer)
  • Haley Lu Richardson
    (American Actress)
  • Haley Tju
    (American Actress)

Pop Culture Icons and Works

  • Haley Dunphy
    ("Modern Family," TV Series)
  • "Haley's Hints"
    (TV Series)
  • Haley Graham
    ("Stick It," Film)

Places

  • Haley Town
    (North Dakota, USA)
  • Haley Community
    (Tennessee, USA)

What Is the Meaning of Haley?

Haley means โ€œhay meadow,โ€ โ€œhay clearing,โ€ โ€œwise,โ€ and โ€œhero.โ€ Those named Haley often exhibit a blend of strength and wisdom.

What Is the Origin of The Name Haley?

Haley has English origins, deriving from Old English words meaning โ€œhay meadowโ€ or โ€œhay clearing.โ€

Haley Name Popularity

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

United States flagUnited States#5612021#6022022#6872023
Top 3 Rankings#282000#301996#311997

Annual Statistics Breakdown for Haley

YearName RankingNumber of BirthsBirth Rate (%)
2023687
(-85 from 2022)
421
(-75 from 2022)
0.02407
2022602
(-41 from 2021)
496
(-51 from 2021)
0.02766
2021561
(-46 from 2020)
547
(-39 from 2020)
0.03053
2020515
(-63 from 2019)
586
(-101 from 2019)
0.03315
2019452
(-67 from 2018)
687
(-120 from 2018)
0.03744
2018385
(-43 from 2017)
807
(-137 from 2017)
0.04340
2017342
(-19 from 2016)
944
(-67 from 2016)
0.04997
2016323
(-43 from 2015)
1011
(-123 from 2015)
0.05222
2015280
(-13 from 2014)
1134
(-99 from 2014)
0.05813
2014267
(-38 from 2013)
1233
(-177 from 2013)
0.06303
2013229
(-45 from 2012)
1410
(-300 from 2012)
0.07315
2012184
(-26 from 2011)
1710
(-247 from 2011)
0.08817
2011158
(-4 from 2010)
1957
(-30 from 2010)
0.10100
2010154
(-31 from 2009)
1987
(-635 from 2009)
0.10134
2009123
(-21 from 2008)
2622
(-719 from 2008)
0.12948
2008102
(-26 from 2007)
3341
(-859 from 2007)
0.16040
200776
(-1 from 2006)
4200
(-98 from 2006)
0.19844
200675
(-22 from 2005)
4298
(-830 from 2005)
0.20559
200553
(-9 from 2004)
5128
(-600 from 2004)
0.25266
200444
(-10 from 2003)
5728
(-1470 from 2003)
0.28387
200334
(+1 from 2002)
7198
(-259 from 2002)
0.35874
200235
(-1 from 2001)
7457
(-554 from 2001)
0.37757
200134
(-6 from 2000)
8011
(-1058 from 2000)
0.40440
200028
(+3 from 1999)
9069
(+867 from 1999)
0.45442
199931
(+5 from 1998)
8202
(+268 from 1998)
0.42131
199836
(-5 from 1997)
7934
(-753 from 1997)
0.40928
199731
(-1 from 1996)
8687
(-355 from 1996)
0.45500
199630
(+2 from 1995)
9042
(+833 from 1995)
0.47162
199532
(+4 from 1994)
8209
(+406 from 1994)
0.42721
199436
(+6 from 1993)
7803
(+185 from 1993)
0.40028
199342
(+14 from 1992)
7618
(+1578 from 1992)
0.38640
199256
(+23 from 1991)
6040
(+1577 from 1991)
0.30130
199179
(+29 from 1990)
4463
(+1263 from 1990)
0.21948
1990108
(+17 from 1989)
3200
(+838 from 1989)
0.15576
1989125
(+18 from 1988)
2362
(+358 from 1988)
0.11856
1988143
(+35 from 1987)
2004
(+447 from 1987)
0.10421
1987178
(+25 from 1986)
1557
(+279 from 1986)
0.08307
1986203
(-7 from 1985)
1278
(-100 from 1985)
0.06925
1985196
(+56 from 1984)
1378
(+387 from 1984)
0.07464
1984252
(+7 from 1983)
991
(+72 from 1983)
0.05495
1983259
(-14 from 1982)
919
(-104 from 1982)
0.05135
1982245
(+67 from 1981)
1023
(+249 from 1981)
0.05639
1981312
(+126 from 1980)
774
(+285 from 1980)
0.04328
1980438
(-24 from 1979)
489
(-22 from 1979)
0.02746
1979414
(-17 from 1978)
511
(-7 from 1978)
0.02965
1978397
(+45 from 1977)
518
(+56 from 1977)
0.03151
1977442
(+605 from 1976)
462
(+345 from 1976)
0.02809
19761047
(+19 from 1975)
117
(+7 from 1975)
0.00744
19751066
(-106 from 1974)
110
(-19 from 1974)
0.00705
1974960
(+172 from 1973)
129
(+31 from 1973)
0.00824
19731132
(+81 from 1972)
98
(+10 from 1972)
0.00631
19721213
(+79 from 1971)
88
(+3 from 1971)
0.00546
19711292
(+115 from 1970)
85
(+11 from 1970)
0.00485
19701407
(-37 from 1969)
74
(+4 from 1969)
0.00404
19691370
(-22 from 1968)
70
(+2 from 1968)
0.00397
19681348
(+211 from 1967)
68
(+16 from 1967)
0.00398
19671559
(+140 from 1966)
52
(+8 from 1966)
0.00303
19661699
(+16 from 1965)
44
(+1 from 1965)
0.00251
19651715
(+176 from 1964)
43
(+4 from 1964)
0.00235
19641891
(+652 from 1963)
39
(+16 from 1963)
0.00199
19632543
(+125 from 1962)
23
(+2 from 1962)
0.00116
19622668
(+522 from 1961)
21
(+5 from 1961)
0.00104
19613190
(+2217 from 1958)
16
(+10 from 1958)
0.00077
19600
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
19590
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
19585407
(-366 from 1953)
6
No change from 1953
0.00029
19570
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
19560
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
19550
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
19540
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
19535041
(+203 from 1949)
6
(+1 from 1949)
0.00031
19520
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
19510
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
19500
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
19495244
(-670 from 1944)
5
No change from 1944
0.00028
19480
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
19470
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
19460
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
19450
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
19444574
(-773 from 1943)
5
(-2 from 1943)
0.00037
19433801
(+820 from 1942)
7
(+2 from 1942)
0.00049
19424621
(-371 from 1939)
5
No change from 1939
0.00036
19410
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
19400
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
19394250
(+93 from 1938)
5
No change from 1938
0.00044
19384343
(-1904 from 1935)
5
(-7 from 1935)
0.00044
19370
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
19360
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
19352439
(+1972 from 1932)
12
(+7 from 1932)
0.00110
19340
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
19330
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
19324411
(-364 from 1930)
5
(-1 from 1930)
0.00045
19310
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
19304047
(+678 from 1928)
6
(+1 from 1928)
0.00051
19290
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
19284725
(-1866 from 1927)
5
(-6 from 1927)
0.00042
19272859
(+1992 from 1926)
11
(+6 from 1926)
0.00089
19264851
(-824 from 1925)
5
(-2 from 1925)
0.00041
19254027
(-1218 from 1924)
7
(-5 from 1924)
0.00055
19242809
(-222 from 1923)
12
(-1 from 1923)
0.00093
19232587
(+371 from 1922)
13
(+2 from 1922)
0.00104
19222958
(+708 from 1921)
11
(+3 from 1921)
0.00088
19213666
(+732 from 1920)
8
(+2 from 1920)
0.00063
19204398
(-946 from 1919)
6
(-2 from 1919)
0.00048
19193452
(+1357 from 1918)
8
(+3 from 1918)
0.00068
19184809
(-1096 from 1917)
5
(-2 from 1917)
0.00042
19173713
(-683 from 1916)
7
(-2 from 1916)
0.00062
19163030
(-887 from 1915)
9
(-5 from 1915)
0.00083
19152143
(+291 from 1914)
14
(+5 from 1914)
0.00137
19142434
(+393 from 1913)
9
(+3 from 1913)
0.00113
19132827
(-1492 from 1910)
6
(-6 from 1910)
0.00092
19120
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
19110
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
19101335
(+527 from 1908)
12
(+6 from 1908)
0.00286
19090
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
19081862
(-41 from 1907)
6
No change from 1907
0.00169
19071821
(+130 from 1906)
6
(+1 from 1906)
0.00178
19061951
(-781 from 1904)
5
(-5 from 1904)
0.00160
19050
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
19041170
(+762 from 1900)
10
(+5 from 1900)
0.00342
19030
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
19020
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
19010
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
19001932
(-336 from 1899)
5
No change from 1899
0.00157
18991596
(-502 from 1897)
5
(-4 from 1897)
0.00202
18980
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
18971094
(+108 from 1895)
9
(+1 from 1895)
0.00363
18960
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
18951202
(+283 from 1894)
8
(+3 from 1894)
0.00324
18941485
(-310 from 1893)
5
(-2 from 1893)
0.00212
18931175
(+157 from 1891)
7
(+2 from 1891)
0.00311
18920
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
18911332
(-122 from 1890)
5
(-1 from 1890)
0.00254
18901210
First SSA data recorded
6
First SSA data recorded
0.00298
18890
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
18880
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
18870
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
18860
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
18850
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
18840
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
18830
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
18820
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
18810
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
18800
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000

American States Popularity Rankings for Haley

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

Texas (TX)

Texas (TX) flagTexas (TX)#5622021#7422022#9542023

California (CA)

California (CA) flagCalifornia (CA)#6372021#6142022#6202023

Ohio (OH)

Ohio (OH) flagOhio (OH)#4502021#5152022#7312023

Georgia (GA)

Georgia (GA) flagGeorgia (GA)#5282021#4762022#12512023

Florida (FL)

Florida (FL) flagFlorida (FL)#6632021#4832022#7952023

Illinois (IL)

Illinois (IL) flagIllinois (IL)#4612021#6142022#4832023

North Carolina (NC)

North Carolina (NC) flagNorth Carolina (NC)#8372021#5052022#6522023

Pennsylvania (PA)

Pennsylvania (PA) flagPennsylvania (PA)#5022021#5822022#5352023

Tennessee (TN)

Tennessee (TN) flagTennessee (TN)#5692021#8522022#9282023

Indiana (IN)

Indiana (IN) flagIndiana (IN)#6502021#4862022#6562023

Michigan (MI)

Michigan (MI) flagMichigan (MI)#5342021#8252022#5162023

Alabama (AL)

Alabama (AL) flagAlabama (AL)#6132021#7872022#8682023

New York (NY)

New York (NY) flagNew York (NY)#6432021#9012022#5822023

Kentucky (KY)

Kentucky (KY) flagKentucky (KY)#5912021#5862022#6782023

Virginia (VA)

Virginia (VA) flagVirginia (VA)#3832021#6622022#7342023

Missouri (MO)

Missouri (MO) flagMissouri (MO)#4882020#3802021#6182023

Washington (WA)

Washington (WA) flagWashington (WA)#8202021#8612022#11542023

Massachusetts (MA)

Massachusetts (MA) flagMassachusetts (MA)#4982021#3782022#6232023

Louisiana (LA)

Louisiana (LA) flagLouisiana (LA)#4982018#4612019#7722020

Minnesota (MN)

Minnesota (MN) flagMinnesota (MN)#5392021#5692022#8932023

South Carolina (SC)

South Carolina (SC) flagSouth Carolina (SC)#8232021#5222022#6472023

Wisconsin (WI)

Wisconsin (WI) flagWisconsin (WI)#4822021#6712022#8912023

Arkansas (AR)

Arkansas (AR) flagArkansas (AR)#5202019#6092020#5132023

Mississippi (MS)

Mississippi (MS) flagMississippi (MS)#2582017#4452018#3742019

Oklahoma (OK)

Oklahoma (OK) flagOklahoma (OK)#6622019#5712021#5742022

Colorado (CO)

Colorado (CO) flagColorado (CO)#4992021#4862022#5312023

Iowa (IA)

Iowa (IA) flagIowa (IA)#3182021#3212022#5252023

Arizona (AZ)

Arizona (AZ) flagArizona (AZ)#8642021#8732022#11412023

New Jersey (NJ)

New Jersey (NJ) flagNew Jersey (NJ)#3882021#4932022#4312023

Kansas (KS)

Kansas (KS) flagKansas (KS)#5382017#4642019#5362021

Oregon (OR)

Oregon (OR) flagOregon (OR)#5612020#6652022#6472023

Maryland (MD)

Maryland (MD) flagMaryland (MD)#3452021#4892022#5752023

West Virginia (WV)

West Virginia (WV) flagWest Virginia (WV)#2072016#1652017#1712018

Utah (UT)

Utah (UT) flagUtah (UT)#5232016#6572017#6582021

Nebraska (NE)

Nebraska (NE) flagNebraska (NE)#4532019#3832021#3772022

Connecticut (CT)

Connecticut (CT) flagConnecticut (CT)#4452021#3962022#3852023

Nevada (NV)

Nevada (NV) flagNevada (NV)#2952016#5842017#5622019

Maine (ME)

Maine (ME) flagMaine (ME)#1272014#1952015#2222023

New Mexico (NM)

New Mexico (NM) flagNew Mexico (NM)#4162016#2292017#2992019

New Hampshire (NH)

New Hampshire (NH) flagNew Hampshire (NH)#1172015#2302016#2382021

South Dakota (SD)

South Dakota (SD) flagSouth Dakota (SD)#2322014#2352015#2352016

Rhode Island (RI)

Rhode Island (RI) flagRhode Island (RI)#1622010#1692012#1072017

North Dakota (ND)

North Dakota (ND) flagNorth Dakota (ND)#2212013#2362017#2212018

Montana (MT)

Montana (MT) flagMontana (MT)#952008#1222009#2082019

Delaware (DE)

Delaware (DE) flagDelaware (DE)#2002010#2112011#1672012

Alaska (AK)

Alaska (AK) flagAlaska (AK)#912008#792009#1272010

Hawaii (HI)

Hawaii (HI) flagHawaii (HI)#1432017#2302019#1942022

Idaho (ID)

Idaho (ID) flagIdaho (ID)#2762004#3912005#3512007

Vermont (VT)

Vermont (VT) flagVermont (VT)#962007#502008#892013

Wyoming (WY)

Wyoming (WY) flagWyoming (WY)#472006#832007#432008

District of Columbia (DC)

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Popularity Rankings for Haley 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#212002#222003#432006

Popularity in New Zealand

New Zealand flagNew Zealand#2701994#2431995#3802002

Popularity in Scotland

Scotland flagScotland#3371995#3871997#2791998

Popularity in Northern Ireland

Northern Ireland flagNorthern Ireland#3842006#4192009#4302010

Popularity in Quebec, Canada

Quebec, Canada flagQuebec, Canada#7562019#8592020#5052021

Popularity in Sweden

Sweden flagSweden#6892022#7742023

Popularity in Canada

Canada flagCanada#7132020#7322021#9082022

Popularity in Ireland

Ireland flagIreland#7512015#8712019#9052022

Popularity in Switzerland

Switzerland flagSwitzerland#8352016#9322017#9062022

Popularity in England and Wales

England and Wales flagEngland and Wales#9461997

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

Is Haley a Name for Boys or Girls?

Haley is a lovely name that works well for both girls and boys. With its nature-inspired meaning and gentle sound, itโ€™s a name that parents adore for their children.

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

Haley in Famous People Names, Pop Culture, and Places

  • Haley Joel Osment (Actor, 1988): An American actor best known for his role as the young boy who sees dead people in "The Sixth Sense."
  • Haley Bennett (Actress, 1988): An American actress recognized for her roles in "The Girl on the Train" and "The Magnificent Seven."
  • Haley Reinhart (Singer, 1990): An American singer-songwriter who gained fame from "American Idol" and her jazz-influenced music.
  • Haley Lu Richardson (Actress, 1995): An American actress known for her performances in "Five Feet Apart" and "The Edge of Seventeen."
  • Haley Tju (Actress, 2001): An American actress famous for her roles in Nickelodeon shows like "Bella and the Bulldogs."
  • Haley Dunphy ("Modern Family," 2009 TV Series): A fun-loving, somewhat ditzy eldest daughter who matures significantly over the course of the series.
  • "Haley's Hints" (2001 TV Series): A show offering a wide variety of practical tips for household tasks.
  • Haley Graham ("Stick It," 2006 Film): A rebellious gymnast who finds her way back to the sport after a run-in with the law.
  • Haley Town (North Dakota, USA): A ghost town located in southwestern North Dakota, it offers a glimpse into early 20th-century American rural life, with remnants of old buildings and the historic Haley Bridge, which was built in 1910 and spans the Grand River (Mathers On The Map) .
  • Haley Community (Tennessee, USA): A small community in the southeastern part of the state, known for its picturesque countryside and close-knit community atmosphere .

Similar Names to Haley

Sibling Names for Haley