Blakely 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

Popularity Comparison

Blakely Rank #158
Hailey Rank #100

Hailey is more popular, ranked #100 vs #158 for Blakely.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Blakely ___

  • Blakely Grace
  • Blakely Rose
  • Blakely Anne
  • Blakely Marie
  • Blakely Jane
  • Blakely Elizabeth

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 Blakely

River Carson Mackenzie Harper Quinn

If you choose Hailey

Kaylee Ashley Taylor Brooke Megan

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Blakely or Hailey more popular?

Hailey is more popular, ranked #100 compared to Blakely at #158 in the United States.

What do Blakely and Hailey mean?

Blakely means "pale meadow" (Old English origin). Hailey means "hay meadow, hay clearing" (Old English place name (haeg + leah) origin).

Are Blakely and Hailey boy or girl names?

Blakely is primarily a girl name. Hailey is primarily a girl name.

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