Ava 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

Ava Rank #9
Hailey Rank #100

Ava is more popular, ranked #9 vs #100 for Hailey.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Ava ___

  • Ava Rose
  • Ava Grace
  • Ava Marie
  • Ava Claire
  • Ava Elizabeth
  • Ava Mae

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 Ava

Liam Noah Olivia Sophia Isabella

If you choose Hailey

Kaylee Ashley Taylor Brooke Megan

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Ava or Hailey more popular?

Ava is more popular, ranked #9 compared to Hailey at #100 in the United States.

What do Ava and Hailey mean?

Ava means "life" (Germanic origin). Hailey means "hay meadow, hay clearing" (Old English place name (haeg + leah) origin).

Are Ava and Hailey boy or girl names?

Ava is primarily a girl name. Hailey is primarily a girl name.

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