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Haleigh

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Pronounced HAY-lee /ˈheɪ.li/High

Meaning: -leigh spelling of Haley — Old English heg-leah, 'hay meadow/clearing'Medium

In 30 seconds: Sunny meadow charm: Haleigh spells Haley — 'hay meadow' — with the decorative -leigh ending. Bright, breezy, and pretty.

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Origin MediumEnglish, American

Meaning-leigh spelling of Haley — Old English heg-leah, 'hay meadow/clearing'

U.S. rank (2025)#4391 ↘ Falling

2025 U.S. births32 girls (0.00% of U.S. girls)

Peak year2000

Total births (all-time)≈ 14,282

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

Haleigh is a -leigh spelling of Haley — Old English heg-leah, 'hay meadow, clearing'. One of many spellings of the popular name, it joins the decorative -leigh trend.

It registers thinly beside Haley. Rare, hay-meadow at the root, and pretty.

Did you know? Haley traces to Old English heg-leah, a 'hay meadow' — and the -leigh ending is the era's favorite flourish, giving Haleigh extra softness.

Overall data confidence 78%

Behind the Name — Hailey — root etymology

Variations

HaleyHaileyHayleigh

Nicknames

Hal

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If you like Haleigh…

Haley— the standard spelling

Hailey— a fellow popular spelling

Hayleigh— a companion -leigh variant

Kayleigh— another -leigh name

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Haleigh mean?

Haleigh spells Haley, Old English for 'hay meadow, clearing'.

How do you pronounce Haleigh?

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

Is Haleigh a boy or girl name?

Haleigh is a girl's name.

How popular is Haleigh?

Haleigh is a rare spelling in the U.S.; Haley is more common.