Hailey is a distinctive girls' name in England & Wales, ranking #1480 in 1998 with 12 recorded births. The name reached its all-time peak in 2025 with 115 births ranking #371. Since 1996, the popularity has decreased by 20.0%. In 1998, approximately 1 in every 24,098 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.