Hayley: Name Meaning, Origin, and Popularity

Pronunciation: ha-he-e-le-he
Origin: United Kingdom
gender-female

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Updated on Aug 14, 2024 · 1 min read
Region Origin: Western Europe
Meaning: Hay meadow

Hayley is a gender-neutral name of British origin, primarily derived from the Old English elements hēg, meaning 'hay,' and lēah, meaning 'meadow,' 'woodland,' or 'clearing'. The name is primarily of English origin and is a derivative of the surname Haley, which means "hay meadow". While it can be used for both boys and girls, Hayley is more commonly used as a girl's name. The name gained popularity in the United Kingdom after the British child actress Hayley Mills rose to prominence in the 1960s, and it became a popular first name in the 20th century.

Hayley Name Popularity Data

chat-overall Hayley is currently #153 in the popularity of the name rankings.
gender-female Girl: Hayley is currently #68 on Kiindred Girl Names
gender-male Overall Nature: Hayley is currently #60 on Kiindred Nature Names
gender-female Girl Nature: Hayley is currently #35 on Kiindred Girl Nature Names
gender-male Overall Unique: Hayley is currently #150 on Kiindred Unique Names
gender-female Girl Unique: Hayley is currently #68 on Kiindred Girl Unique Names

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