Kelly vs Haley

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Kelly

Girl #867 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"frequenter of churches"

Origin: Irish Gaelic

Irish American Australian English

23 High Risk

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Girl #781 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"hay clearing, hay field"

Origin: Old English

American English Irish

✓ All Clear

Kelly Rank #867

Haley Rank #781

Haley is more popular, ranked #781 vs #867 for Kelly.

Is Kelly or Haley more popular?

Haley is more popular, ranked #781 compared to Kelly at #867 in the United States.

What do Kelly and Haley mean?

Kelly means "frequenter of churches" (Irish Gaelic origin). Haley means "hay clearing, hay field" (Old English origin).

Are Kelly and Haley boy or girl names?

Kelly is primarily a girl name. Haley is primarily a girl name.