Charlotte 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

Charlotte Rank #4
Hailey Rank #100

Charlotte is more popular, ranked #4 vs #100 for Hailey.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Charlotte ___

  • Charlotte Rose
  • Charlotte Grace
  • Charlotte Anne
  • Charlotte Elizabeth
  • Charlotte Mae
  • Charlotte Jane

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 Charlotte

Oliver Henry James Olivia Emma

If you choose Hailey

Kaylee Ashley Taylor Brooke Megan

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Charlotte or Hailey more popular?

Charlotte is more popular, ranked #4 compared to Hailey at #100 in the United States.

What do Charlotte and Hailey mean?

Charlotte means "free woman" (French origin). Hailey means "hay meadow, hay clearing" (Old English place name (haeg + leah) origin).

Are Charlotte and Hailey boy or girl names?

Charlotte is primarily a girl name. Hailey is primarily a girl name.

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