US Popularity:1828
Origin:British
Other Origin(s):Gaelic
Meaning:Hay clearing; Ingenious
Hayley is a gender-neutral name of British and Gaelic origin. It is a derivative of the British surname Haley, which means "hay clearing." It is also associated with the Gaelic surname O hEalaighthe, translating to "ingenious." While Hayley is more commonly used as a girl's name, it can also be given to boys. With variants including Hailey, Haylee, and Haley, you can have lots of fun with spelling. Whether you want to remind baby of the family farm or their clever nature, Hayley is an excellent choice for your little one. Famous people with this namesake include Hailey Bieber, an American model, and wife of popstar Justin.

Hayley Name Popularity Data

The Bump Ranking

Overall:Hayley is currently #1653 on The Bump
Boy:Hayley is currently #914 on The Bump Boy Names
Girl:Hayley is currently #1174 on The Bump Girl Names

U.S. Births

Overall:Hayley is currently #1828 in U.S. births
Girl:Hayley is currently #972 in U.S. births

Yearly Ranking Change:

Year:
2023
Gender:
Girl
#972
in 2023
- 140
from 2022
In comparison to the previous year's data
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