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Haily

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Pronounced HAY-lee /ˈheɪ.li/High

Meaning: A variant spelling of Hailey/Hayley, from the Old English for 'hay meadow; hay clearing.' A bright, familiar name in a trimmed spelling.Low

In 30 seconds: A trim spelling of Hailey: Haily means 'hay meadow' (said 'HAY-lee'). Bright and familiar.
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Origin MediumEnglish
MeaningA variant spelling of Hailey/Hayley, from the Old English for 'hay meadow; hay clearing.' A bright, familiar name in a trimmed spelling.
U.S. rank (2024)#11418 ↘ Falling
2024 U.S. births8 girls (0.00% of U.S. girls)
Peak year2003
Total births (all-time)≈ 3,096

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

peak 200319762024

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

Haily is a variant of Hailey, from the Old English for 'hay meadow; hay clearing.' It keeps the popular name's sunny feel in a trimmed spelling — rare beside the common Hailey (said 'HAY-lee').

It appears only rarely, next to the far more common Hailey. Rare, bright, and familiar.

Did you know? Haily is a spelling of Hailey/Hayley, from the Old English for 'hay meadow' — a bright, familiar name in a slimmer form (said 'HAY-lee').
Overall data confidence 50%
References — Haily — Hailey variant; 'hay meadow'

Variations

HaileyHayleyHaylee

Nicknames

HailLee

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Haily mean?

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

How do you pronounce Haily?

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

Is Haily a boy or girl name?

Haily is a girl's name.

How popular is Haily?

Haily is a rare name in the U.S.

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