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Heiley

♀ Girl

Pronounced HAY-lee /ˈheɪ.li/Medium

Meaning: A modern respelling read as a form of Hailey/Hayley, from the Old English for 'hay meadow; hay clearing.' Spelling-based; route mildly layered.Low

In 30 seconds: A fresh spelling of Hailey: Heiley means 'hay meadow' (said 'HAY-lee'). Airy and current.
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Origin LowEnglish
MeaningA modern respelling read as a form of Hailey/Hayley, from the Old English for 'hay meadow; hay clearing.' Spelling-based; route mildly layered.
U.S. rank (2024)#10539 ↗ Rising
2024 U.S. births9 girls (0.00% of U.S. girls)
Peak year2010
Total births (all-time)≈ 124

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

peak 201020022024

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

Heiley is a modern respelling of Hailey/Hayley, 'hay meadow.' As a spelling variant its route is layered, which we note — rare, beside the common Hailey (said 'HAY-lee').

It appears only rarely in U.S. data. Rare, airy, and current.

Did you know? Heiley respells Hailey — from the Old English for 'hay meadow; hay clearing' — with a distinctive -ei- twist, reading airy and current; the route is layered, which we note (said 'HAY-lee').
Overall data confidence 38%
References — Heiley — spelling of Hailey; 'hay meadow'; layered

Variations

HaileyHaleyHayley

Nicknames

HeiLee

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Heiley mean?

Heiley is a spelling of Hailey, from the Old English for 'hay meadow.' The route is layered, which we note.

How do you pronounce Heiley?

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

Is Heiley a boy or girl name?

Heiley is a girl's name.

How popular is Heiley?

Heiley is a rare name in the U.S.

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