Hailey is a distinctive boys' name in United States, ranking #5695 in 1996 with 10 recorded births. The name reached its all-time peak in 2004 with 40 births ranking #2662. In 1996, approximately 1 in every 189,423 boys born was named Hailey. STABLE Recent data shows the name is currently stable.
Hailey is a bright, easy modern classic meaning hay clearing. It feels fresh, friendly, and long familiar.
The name surged in the late twentieth century and helped define an era of soft, approachable girls' names. Its popularity later spawned many close spelling variants.