Girl · 5045th of 35,406
Heily
Meaning, origin and U.S. popularity at a glance
713
Total Births
145
Years of Data
2008
Peak Popularity Year
54
Peak Births
Generational story
Where Heily 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
Heily is an English name derived from the Old English word meaning 'high' or 'exalted'. It has evolved from the historical form 'Heah' to its modern iteration. The name is generally seen as a trendy choice in contemporary society and has no direct biblical relevance.
Etymology & cultural background Open the full meaning, origin, history, and variants
Etymology & Cultural Background
Pronunciation
/ˈheɪli/
Origin
English
Etymology
Heily is derived from the Old English name 'Heah' meaning 'high' or 'exalted', combined with the suffix '-ly', which is often used to denote a quality or characteristic.
Meaning
high; exalted
Language Evolution
Heah (Old English), Heily (Modern English)
Historical Usage
Heily has gained popularity in the late 20th century as a modern take on traditional names, often used in English-speaking countries.
Variants & Derivatives
Hailey, Haily, Hayley
Modern Popularity & Image
Heily is perceived as a modern and trendy name, often associated with creativity and individuality.
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 54 peak births in 2008
Geographic Spread
Popular across 6 US states, with strongest presence in California
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
Haileigh
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
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 | 25632nd of 27321 | 6 |
| Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) | Girl | 5045th of 35406 | 410 |
| Generation Alpha (2013-2024) | Girl | 5282nd of 30306 | 297 |