Girl · 2364th of 35,406
Hayli
Meaning, origin and U.S. popularity at a glance
1,837
Total Births
145
Years of Data
2000
Peak Popularity Year
114
Peak Births
Generational story
Where Hayli stands across generations
Rankings for U.S. births from 2013 to 2024.
Based on the most recent three-year movement in the national data.
Jump to a section
Meaning, origin & U.S. popularity
Summary
The name Hayli has English origins, derived from the Old English elements meaning 'hay clearing'. It evolved through several historical forms including Hegleah and Hailey. The name has gained popularity since the 1990s and is often associated with modernity and creativity. There is no direct biblical relevance to the name.
Etymology & cultural background Open the full meaning, origin, history, and variants
Etymology & Cultural Background
Pronunciation
/ˈheɪli/
Origin
English
Etymology
Hayli is a modern variant of the name Hailey, which is derived from the Old English elements 'heg' meaning 'hay' and 'leah' meaning 'wood' or 'clearing'.
Meaning
Hay clearing
Language Evolution
Hegleah, Hailie, Hailey, Hayli
Historical Usage
The name Hayli gained popularity in the late 20th century as part of a trend for names ending in '-li' and has been commonly used since the 1990s.
Variants & Derivatives
Hailey, Hayley, Hailie
Modern Popularity & Image
Hayli is viewed as a modern and trendy name, often associated with youth and creativity.
Famous People
Hayli McFarland, an American singer and songwriter, Hayli Kauffman, known for her work in fashion design
Trend Analysis
Girl Name Trend
Recent 3-Year Analysis
3-Year Trend:
Stable
25-Year Trend:
Relatively Stable
Explore popularity by location
Geographic charts live in focused views so this report stays readable. Choose the level of detail you need.
Key Insights
Popularity Trend
Less Common name with 114 peak births in 2000
Geographic Spread
Popular across 18 US states, with strongest presence in Texas
Historical Span
Data spanning 145 years from 1880 to 2024, showing long-term trends
Generational Impact
Influenced 4 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
Haileigh
Hailey
Haili
Hailie
Hailiey
Haillee
Hailley
Haillie
Hailly
Haily
Hailye
Halei
Haleigh
Haley
Halie
Haliegh
Haliey
Haylee
Haylei
Hayleigh
Hayley
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 4 generation and gender records
Popularity Across American Generations
| Generation | Gender | Rank | Recorded births |
|---|---|---|---|
| Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980) | Girl | 17256th of 19264 | 9 |
| Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) | Girl | 3302nd of 27321 | 494 |
| Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) | Girl | 2364th of 35406 | 1,192 |
| Generation Alpha (2013-2024) | Girl | 8892nd of 30306 | 142 |