Hailey is a distinctive girls' name in England & Wales, ranking #1176 in 1997 with 16 recorded births. This places Hailey in the top 24% of ranked UK girls' names for the year. Its actual usage is classified as Rare. The name reached its all-time peak in 2025 with 115 births ranking #371. In 1997, approximately 1 in every 18,324 girls 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.