Hailey is a distinctive girls' name in England & Wales, ranking #501 in 2021 with 84 recorded births. The name reached its all-time peak in 2025 with 115 births ranking #371. Since 1996, the popularity has increased by 460.0%. In 2021, approximately 1 in every 3,262 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.