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Haylee

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Pronounced HAY-lee /ˈheɪ.liː/Low

Meaning: Hay clearing or meadowLow

In 30 seconds: Haylee is one of many spelling variants of Hayley, from the Old English meaning hay clearing or hay meadow. A perennially popular name, this spelling uses the double-e ending for a slightly softer visual feel.
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Origin LowEnglish
MeaningHay clearing or meadow
U.S. rank (2025)#1419 ↘ Falling
2025 U.S. births153 girls (0.01% of U.S. girls)
Peak year2009
Total births (all-time)≈ 30,209

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

peak 200919682025

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

Haylee derives from the Old English place name Haigh Leah meaning hay clearing. The name was popularized by actress Hayley Mills in the 1960s and became a top name in English-speaking countries. Haylee is a variant with a distinctive double-e ending.

Haylee sits alongside Hailey, Hayley, Hailee, and Haley as one of the most common variant spellings of this name family. The double-e ending is a soft, friendly visual choice.

Did you know? The name Hayley was popularized in the 1960s by British actress Hayley Mills, daughter of actor John Mills, who starred in beloved Disney films Pollyanna and The Parent Trap, giving the name its wholesome, bright image.
Overall data confidence 90%
Behind the Name: Hayley

Variations

HayleyHaileyHaileeHaleyHayleigh

Nicknames

HayLee

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If you like Haylee…

Hailey— Most common -ey variant
Hailee— Celebrity-associated double-e variant
Kaylee— Same -lee ending parallel name
Bailey— Two-syllable -ley name of same generation

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Frequently Asked

What does Haylee mean?

Haylee means hay clearing or hay meadow from the Old English place name Haigh Leah.

What is the difference between Haylee and Hailey?

Haylee uses the Hay- prefix and double-e ending while Hailey uses Hai- and -ey. Both are pronounced the same way.

How do you pronounce Haylee?

Haylee is pronounced HAY-lee with two syllables.

What are similar names to Haylee?

Similar names include Hailey, Hailee, Kaylee, and Bailey.

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