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Haileigh

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Pronounced HAY-lee /ˈheɪ.li/High

Meaning: A modern respelling of Hailey/Hayley, from the Old English for 'hay meadow; hay clearing.' A -leigh spelling of a popular name.Low

In 30 seconds: A -leigh spelling of Hailey: Haileigh means 'hay meadow' (said 'HAY-lee'). Fresh and airy.
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Origin MediumEnglish
MeaningA modern respelling of Hailey/Hayley, from the Old English for 'hay meadow; hay clearing.' A -leigh spelling of a popular name.
U.S. rank (2024)#10531 ↘ Falling
2024 U.S. births9 girls (0.00% of U.S. girls)
Peak year2002
Total births (all-time)≈ 1,828

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

peak 200219892024

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

Haileigh is a modern -leigh spelling of Hailey/Hayley, 'hay meadow.' It keeps the familiar sound with a distinctive finish — rare next to the common Hailey (said 'HAY-lee').

It appears rarely, beside the popular Hailey. Rare, airy, and fresh.

Did you know? Haileigh respells Hailey — from the Old English for 'hay meadow; hay clearing' — with the popular -leigh ending, reading fresh and airy (said 'HAY-lee').
Overall data confidence 50%
References — Haileigh — Hailey/Hayley; 'hay meadow'

Variations

HaileyHayleyHailee

Nicknames

HailLee

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Haileigh mean?

Haileigh is a spelling of Hailey, from the Old English for 'hay meadow; hay clearing.'

How do you pronounce Haileigh?

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

Is Haileigh a boy or girl name?

Haileigh is a girl's name.

How popular is Haileigh?

Haileigh is a rare spelling in the U.S., beside the popular Hailey.

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