Hailey is a moderately popular girls' name in United States, ranking #104 in 2025 with 2,556 recorded births. The name reached its all-time peak in 2003 with 8,798 births ranking #26. Since 1996, the popularity has decreased by 32.1%. In 2025, approximately 1 in every 629 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.