Girl · 2182nd of 35,406
Haileigh
Meaning, origin and U.S. popularity at a glance
1,828
Total Births
145
Years of Data
2002
Peak Popularity Year
115
Peak Births
Generational story
Where Haileigh stands across generations
Rankings for U.S. births from 2013 to 2024.
Based on the most recent three-year movement in the national data.
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Meaning, origin & U.S. popularity
Summary
Haileigh is a modern English name with roots tracing back to Old English, meaning 'hay clearing'. It evolved from the surname Hayley and became popular as a given name in the late 20th century. The name is perceived as trendy and often associated with youthful traits. There is no direct biblical relevance.
Etymology & cultural background Open the full meaning, origin, history, and variants
Etymology & Cultural Background
Pronunciation
/ˈheɪli/
Origin
Modern English
Etymology
Haileigh is a modern variant of the name Hayley, which originates from a surname derived from the Old English elements 'heg' meaning 'hay' and 'leah' meaning 'woodland' or 'clearing'. The name was popularized as a given name in the late 20th century.
Meaning
Hay clearing
Language Evolution
Hegleah, Hayley, Haileigh
Historical Usage
Haileigh gained popularity as a given name in the United States during the 1990s, influenced by the trend of using surnames as first names.
Variants & Derivatives
Hayley, Haley, Hailie
Modern Popularity & Image
Haileigh is perceived as a trendy and modern name, often associated with a youthful and vibrant personality.
Famous People
Haileigh Vasquez, an American actress, Haileigh Johnson, a social media influencer
Trend Analysis
Girl Name Trend
Recent 3-Year Analysis
3-Year Trend:
Stable
25-Year Trend:
Relatively Stable
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Key Insights
Popularity Trend
Less Common name with 115 peak births in 2002
Geographic Spread
Popular across 19 US states, with strongest presence in Florida
Historical Span
Data spanning 145 years from 1880 to 2024, showing long-term trends
Generational Impact
Influenced 3 different American generations with varying popularity
Alternative spellings & similar sounds
Compare 43 names that share a similar pronunciation but use different spellings.
Haelee
Haeleigh
Haeley
Haeli
Haelie
Haely
Haiely
Hailee
Hailey
Haili
Hailie
Hailiey
Haillee
Hailley
Haillie
Hailly
Haily
Hailye
Halei
Haleigh
Haley
Halie
Haliegh
Haliey
Haylee
Haylei
Hayleigh
Hayley
Hayli
Haylie
Hayliee
Hayliegh
Hayllie
Hayly
Heiley
Heili
Heilly
Heily
Heylee
Heyley
Heyli
Heylie
Khailey
Historical Birth Statistics
Note: Years with identical rankings may represent different numbers of births. Data is sourced from Social Security card applications for births in the United States.
Yearly Ranking History
Full popularity table across American generations 3 generation and gender records
Popularity Across American Generations
| Generation | Gender | Rank | Recorded births |
|---|---|---|---|
| Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) | Girl | 6268th of 27321 | 201 |
| Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) | Girl | 2182nd of 35406 | 1,337 |
| Generation Alpha (2013-2024) | Girl | 5366th of 30306 | 290 |