Emma vs Hailey

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Emma

Girl #2 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"strength"

Origin: Germanic

Cultural Roots

English German French

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#2
Total SSA Count
13,485
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Em, Emmy

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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

Emma Rank #2
Hailey Rank #100

Emma is more popular, ranked #2 vs #100 for Hailey.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Emma ___

  • Emma Rose
  • Emma Grace
  • Emma Jane
  • Emma Louise
  • Emma Kate
  • Emma Marie

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 Emma

Olivia Charlotte Liam Henry Sophia

If you choose Hailey

Kaylee Ashley Taylor Brooke Megan

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Emma or Hailey more popular?

Emma is more popular, ranked #2 compared to Hailey at #100 in the United States.

What do Emma and Hailey mean?

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

Are Emma and Hailey boy or girl names?

Emma is primarily a girl name. Hailey is primarily a girl name.

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