Athena vs Hailey

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Athena

Girl #90 Most Popular 3 Syllables

Meaning

"sharp, keen, praise"

Origin: Greek

Cultural Roots

Greek American Italian

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#90
Total SSA Count
2,788
Syllables
3
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Thena, Athy

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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

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Popularity Comparison

Athena Rank #90
Hailey Rank #100

Athena is more popular, ranked #90 vs #100 for Hailey.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Athena ___

  • Athena Rose
  • Athena Grace
  • Athena Jane
  • Athena Marie
  • Athena Claire
  • Athena Joy

Hailey ___

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

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Athena

Apollo Artemis Penelope Helena Orion

If you choose Hailey

Kaylee Ashley Taylor Brooke Megan

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Athena or Hailey more popular?

Athena is more popular, ranked #90 compared to Hailey at #100 in the United States.

What do Athena and Hailey mean?

Athena means "sharp, keen, praise" (Greek origin). Hailey means "hay meadow, hay clearing" (Old English place name (haeg + leah) origin).

Are Athena and Hailey boy or girl names?

Athena is primarily a girl name. Hailey is primarily a girl name.

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