Haze

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Pronounced HAYZ /ˈheɪz/Medium

Meaning: A modern American given name from the English word 'haze', also used as a short form of Hayes or Hazel; no established traditional name etymology.Medium

In 30 seconds: Haze is a modern American name taken from the English word 'haze', and also used as a short form of Hayes or Hazel. It has no established traditional name etymology.

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Origin MediumEnglish, American

MeaningA modern American given name from the English word 'haze', also used as a short form of Hayes or Hazel; no established traditional name etymology.

U.S. rank (2025)#1429 ↗ Rising

2025 U.S. births126 boys (0.01% of U.S. boys)

Peak year2023

Total births (all-time)≈ 1,231

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

This is a recent given name drawn straight from the everyday word for a light mist. Some parents use it as a clipped form of Hayes or Hazel rather than from the word itself. Either way, it is a modern coinage without an old name history behind it.

The single soft syllable gives it an airy, atmospheric feel that matches its word origin.

Did you know? Haze is a spelling variant of Hayes, so it keeps the same core meaning of 'origin uncertain' while changing the visual style.

Overall data confidence 78%

Behind the Name - Haze — etymology, usage, pronunciation, and related formsU.S. Social Security Administration — 2024 popularity rank and count supplied in the batch input CSV

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Hayes— the surname-name that Haze is sometimes shortened from

Hazel— the longer name Haze can stand in for

Blaze— a modern American word-name with the same single-syllable sound as Haze

Hayze— a fellow English choice

Blaize— shares the -ze ending

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Haze mean?

Haze is usually explained as meaning 'origin uncertain' and is most often linked with English tradition.

How do you pronounce Haze?

It's commonly said HAYZ /ˈheɪz/.

Is Haze a boy or girl name?

In this batch and in recent U.S. usage data, Haze is used as a boy name.

How popular is Haze?

In 2024, Haze ranked #1653 in the U.S. for boys, with 102 births recorded.