Haily
Haily is a girl's name of English origin.
Meaning
Hay clearing or hay meadow.
Origin and history
Haily is a variant spelling of Hailey, an Old English habitational name meaning 'hay clearing' or 'hay meadow'. It gained popularity in the United States during the late 20th and early 21st centuries alongside similar sounding names. Though less common than the standard Hailey spelling, it remains a recognizable modern choice.
Popularity in the United States
3,113 babies in the United States have been named Haily since 1880. It ranks #3186 all-time. Among babies born since 2020 it ranks #2005.
States where it is most popular
- CA (26.7 %)
- TX (15.9 %)
- NY (8.2 %)
- FL (6.6 %)
- MI (5.4 %)
Trends by decade
| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1880-1890 | 0 |
| 1890-1900 | 0 |
| 1900-1910 | 0 |
| 1910-1920 | 0 |
| 1920-1930 | 0 |
| 1930-1940 | 0 |
| 1940-1950 | 0 |
| 1950-1960 | 0 |
| 1960-1970 | 0 |
| 1970-1980 | 22 |
| 1980-1990 | 113 |
| 1990-2000 | 875 |
| 2000-2010 | 1,503 |
| 2010-2019 | 504 |
| 2020-2029 | 96 |
Nicknames
Hails, Lee
Fun facts
- Haily is a simplified spelling alternative to Hailey or Haley, which both derive from an Old English surname.
- The phonetic pattern of the name experienced its highest national usage between the late 1990s and early 2000s.