Aubrey vs Hailey

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Aubrey

Girl #130 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"elf ruler, supernatural power"

Origin: Germanic

Cultural Roots

English French American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#130
Total SSA Count
2,209
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Aubs, Bree

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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

✓ All Clear
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Popularity Comparison

Aubrey Rank #130
Hailey Rank #100

Hailey is more popular, ranked #100 vs #130 for Aubrey.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Aubrey ___

  • Aubrey Grace
  • Aubrey Rose
  • Aubrey Mae
  • Aubrey Claire
  • Aubrey Elise
  • Aubrey Jade

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 Aubrey

Avery Hadley Finley Quinn Emerson

If you choose Hailey

Kaylee Ashley Taylor Brooke Megan

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Aubrey or Hailey more popular?

Hailey is more popular, ranked #100 compared to Aubrey at #130 in the United States.

What do Aubrey and Hailey mean?

Aubrey means "elf ruler, supernatural power" (Germanic origin). Hailey means "hay meadow, hay clearing" (Old English place name (haeg + leah) origin).

Are Aubrey and Hailey boy or girl names?

Aubrey is primarily a girl name. Hailey is primarily a girl name.

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