Haile

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Pronounced HAY-lee /ˈheɪ.li/High

Meaning: A spelling of Hailey — from the Old English heg, 'hay', + leah, 'a meadow/clearing', hence 'the hay meadow'; also an Ethiopian boys' name Haile, 'power'; used for both sexes; routes layeredLow

In 30 seconds: The hay meadow: Haile spells Hailey. Crisp, modern, and warm. Used for both sexes.

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Origin LowEnglish

MeaningA spelling of Hailey — from the Old English heg, 'hay', + leah, 'a meadow/clearing', hence 'the hay meadow'; also an Ethiopian boys' name Haile, 'power'; used for both sexes; routes layered

U.S. rank (2024)#9117 ↗ Rising

2024 U.S. births11 girls (0.00% of U.S. girls)

Peak year2002

Total births (all-time)≈ 847

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

U.S. births per year (Social Security Administration, 1880–present). Pink marker = peak year.

SSA data updated May 2026. How we source & verify this data.

History & Origin

Haile is a spelling of Hailey — from the Old English heg, 'hay', + leah, 'a meadow/clearing', hence 'the hay meadow'; also an Ethiopian boys' name Haile, 'power' (routes layered, which we note). Used for both sexes, here for a girl (slug distinguished; said 'HAY-lee').

In the U.S. it appears as a spelling of Hailey. Rare in this form, the-hay-meadow at the root, and crisp.

Did you know? Hailey joins the Old English heg, 'hay', and leah, 'a meadow', hence 'the hay meadow' — Haile is a spelling; the same form is also an Ethiopian boys' name 'power' (routes layered, which we note; said 'HAY-lee').

Overall data confidence 28%

References — Hailey — unisex; routes layered

Variations

HaileyHayleeHailie

Nicknames

Hai

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Haile mean?

Haile spells Hailey — English 'the hay meadow' (heg + leah); also an Ethiopian boys' name 'power'; here for a girl. The routes are layered.

How do you pronounce Haile?

It's said HAY-lee /he.li/ — two syllables, stress on the first.

Is Haile a boy or girl name?

Haile is used for both sexes; this page covers its use as a girl's name.

How popular is Haile?

Haile is a very rare spelling in the U.S.