Girl Name · Surname Origin
Hailey
Hailey means “Clearing”. It is a girl's name of Surname origin, and it is rare in the United States today — outside the SSA top 1,000.
Origin and meaning: English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0). Popularity: US Social Security Administration.
Considering Hailey? It is a girl name whose meaning is "Clearing", rooted in Surname naming tradition, and ranks in our Rare popularity tier. Phonetically it shares territory with Hayley.
Hailey meaning, origin, and usage
Meaning: Clearing
Origin: Surname naming roots help connect Hailey to related Surname baby names.
Pronunciation: Baby Name Studio pronounces Hailey as H·A·I·L·E·Y, with 6 letters and a girl usage profile.
Popularity: According to Baby Name Studio's 2026 tracker, Hailey is an uncommon, standout choice in the Rare tier.
Hailey variants, nicknames, middle names, and sibling names
- Variants and spelling ideas: Haileya, Haileye, Haileyy, Haile.
- Nicknames: Hai and H.
- Middle names: Pair Hailey with a middle name that balances its substantial sound; start with the Hailey middle name generator.
- Sibling names: Hayley, Halley, Haley, Haylee, Hailee — full picks on the sibling names for Hailey guide for a cohesive sibset.
- Similar names: Looking for names that sound like Hailey? Browse our names like Hailey guide for phonetic-neighbor picks.
- Explore more: use the Baby Name Explorer, name search, AI name generator, and Baby Name Studio homepage.
Frequently asked about Hailey
What does the name Hailey mean?
Hailey means "Clearing" and is of Surname origin. The meaning is recorded in English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0), and in US records Hailey is used as a girl name.
What is the origin of Hailey?
Hailey originates in Surname naming tradition.
How do you pronounce Hailey?
Hailey has 6 letters and is most commonly stressed on the first syllable.
Is Hailey a boy's or girl's name?
Hailey is primarily used as a girl's name in US records.
How popular is Hailey in 2026?
In our 2026 popularity tracker, Hailey sits in the Rare tier — an uncommon, standout choice.
What names are similar to Hailey?
Names that share Hailey's sound and style include Hayley, Halley, Haley, Haylee, Hailee.
What middle names pair well with Hailey?
Good middle-name fits for Hailey pair an opposite syllable rhythm: if Hailey is short, lean longer (e.g. classical or three-syllable middles); if Hailey is longer, a one-syllable middle keeps the full name from feeling heavy.
What are good sibling names for Hailey?
Sibling names that pair naturally with Hailey share its rhythm without rhyming — Hayley, Halley, Haley all sit comfortably alongside it on a shortlist.