"hay meadow"
Origin: Old English
Language: English
Hailee
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"heroine"
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The Story of Hailee
Hailee is a creative spelling of Hailey, which comes from the Old English words heg (hay) and leah (clearing or meadow). As a surname, it referred to someone who lived near a hay meadow. The name gained popularity as a given name in the 20th century, with multiple spellings reflecting American naming creativity.
Hailey and its variants exploded in the 1990s-2000s, partly driven by pop culture. Hailee specifically gained recognition through actress Hailee Steinfeld, nominated for an Oscar at age 13 for True Grit in 2010.
Hailee reflects the American tradition of surname-to-given-name adaptation with personalized spelling. It represents the modern trend of taking established names and making them feel fresh and unique.
Historical Record
Hailee first appeared in US Social Security records in 1979.
Over 16,318 babies have been named Hailee in the United States since SSA records began.
Today, Hailee is past its peak , currently ranked #1,289 for girl names in the US .
Fun Facts
- Hailee Steinfeld became one of the youngest Oscar nominees in history at age 13
- The name Hailey has at least 7 common spellings in the US, making it one of the most varied in spelling
Hailee in Other Languages
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Hailey
German
Hailee
Spanish
Hailey
Japanese
ヘイリー
Popularity Over Time
#1,289
Current Rank
Stable
Trend
Peaked 2003
Based on SSA data 1880–present
Year-by-year popularity data will be available soon.
Famous People Named Hailee
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Hailee Steinfeld
Actor
1996
American actress and singer, Oscar-nominated for True Grit, known for Pitch Perfect and Hawkeye
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Hailey Baldwin Bieber
Other
1996
American model and media personality, wife of Justin Bieber
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Quick Facts
- Gender
- Girl
- Syllables
- 2
- Popularity Rank
- #1,289
- Total SSA Count
- 179
- Cultural Origins
- American English Australian
- Pronunciation
- Easy
- Formality
- Casual
- Cross-Cultural Ease
- High
Alternative Spellings
Common Nicknames
Hail
Lee
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Frequently Asked Questions About Hailee
What does the name Hailee mean?
"hay meadow" (from Old English). "heroine" (from English). Hailee is a creative spelling of Hailey, which comes from the Old English words heg (hay) and leah (clearing or meadow). As a surname, it referred to someone who lived near a hay meadow. The name gained popularity as a given name in the 20th century, with multiple spellings reflecting American naming creativity.
What is the origin of the name Hailee?
Hailee has Old English, English, American, and Australian origins. In Old English, it means "hay meadow". In English, it means "heroine".
Is Hailee a boy or girl name?
Hailee is used as both a girl and boy name. As a girl name, it is ranked #1289. As a boy name, it is ranked #23242. Hailee is more commonly used as a girl name.
How popular is the name Hailee?
Hailee is currently ranked #1289 in popularity for girl names in the United States.
What are common nicknames for Hailee?
Common nicknames for Hailee include Hail and Lee.
What are good middle names for Hailee?
Popular middle name pairings include Hailee Grace, Hailee Marie, Hailee Ann, Hailee Jo, Hailee Rose, Hailee Lynn, and Hailee Elizabeth.
What are good sibling names for Hailee?
Names that pair well with Hailee as siblings include Kaylee, Bailey, Paisley, Mason, Tyler, and Landon.
How many syllables does Hailee have?
Hailee has 2 syllables, making it easy to say and remember.
Is Hailee a common or rare name?
Hailee is an uncommon name, ranked #1289 in the US. Its rarity gives it a distinctive, memorable quality.
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About the Name Hailee
Hailee is a girl name with American, English, and Australian origins . The name means "hay meadow" in Old English .
Is Hailee a boy or girl name? Hailee is used as both a girl and boy name. As a girl name, it ranks #1,289 in popularity. As a boy name, it ranks #23,242. Hailee is more commonly used as a girl name.
Hailee is currently ranked #1,289 in popularity for girl names in the United States.
The name Hailee has 2 syllables, making it easy to pronounce and remember.
Common nicknames for Hailee include Hail and Lee. These shorter forms provide casual alternatives while keeping the elegance of the full name.
Alternative spellings of Hailee include Hailey, Hailie . Each spelling variation gives the name a slightly different character while preserving its sound and meaning.
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