Aaliyah vs Hailey

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Hailey

Girl #100 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"hay meadow, hay clearing"

Origin: Old English place name (haeg + leah)

Cultural Roots

English American Australian

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#100
Total SSA Count
2,620
Syllables
2
Formality
Casual
Nicknames
Hails

Playground Safety Score

✓ All Clear
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Popularity Comparison

Aaliyah Rank #93
Hailey Rank #100

Aaliyah is more popular, ranked #93 vs #100 for Hailey.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Aaliyah ___

  • Aaliyah Rose
  • Aaliyah Grace
  • Aaliyah Marie
  • Aaliyah Jade
  • Aaliyah Simone
  • Aaliyah Nicole

Hailey ___

  • Hailey Grace
  • Hailey Rose
  • Hailey Ann
  • Hailey Marie
  • Hailey Elizabeth
  • Hailey Jean

Sibling Name Ideas

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If you choose Hailey

Kaylee Ashley Taylor Brooke Megan

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Aaliyah or Hailey more popular?

Aaliyah is more popular, ranked #93 compared to Hailey at #100 in the United States.

What do Aaliyah and Hailey mean?

Aaliyah means "ascending, going up" (Arabic origin). Hailey means "hay meadow, hay clearing" (Old English place name (haeg + leah) origin).

Are Aaliyah and Hailey boy or girl names?

Aaliyah is primarily a girl name. Hailey is primarily a girl name.

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