Hailey
Hailey first appears in US records in 1963. It peaked in 2003, when 8,798 girls were given the name; in 2025 there were 2,556.
Source: US Social Security Administration.
Is Hailey popular?
Declining Hailey is given less often than it was a decade ago, well below its 2003 peak.
| 2020s | 17,379 | |
|---|---|---|
| 2010s | 47,751 | |
| 2000s | 81,990 | |
| 1990s | 30,303 | |
| 1980s | 3,589 | |
| 1970s | 397 | |
| 1960s | 25 |
Counts from US Social Security Administration data, 1880–2025.
What does Hailey mean?
Hailey comes from an English surname and place name meaning “hay meadow” or “hay clearing.” A modern favourite, it appears in many spellings.
Nicknames for Hailey
- Hails
Variants & spellings
- Haley
- Hayley
- Haylee
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Frequently asked questions
Is Hailey a boy or a girl name?
Hailey is most commonly used as a girl name.
Is Hailey a popular name right now?
Hailey is given less often than it was a decade ago, well below its 2003 peak.
How popular is the name Hailey?
In 2025, Hailey ranked #104 among girls’ names in the United States, according to U.S. Social Security Administration data.
When was the name Hailey most popular?
Hailey was most popular in 2003, when about 8,798 US babies were given the name that year, according to US Social Security Administration records.
What are common nicknames for Hailey?
Common nicknames for Hailey include Hails.