Faith vs Hailey

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Faith

Girl #249 Most Popular 1 Syllable

Meaning

"faith, trust, belief"

Origin: Middle English from Latin

Cultural Roots

English American Christian

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#249
Total SSA Count
1,272
Syllables
1
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Fai, Fay, Faie

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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

Faith Rank #249
Hailey Rank #100

Hailey is more popular, ranked #100 vs #249 for Faith.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Faith ___

  • Faith Hope
  • Faith Grace
  • Faith Ann
  • Faith Marie
  • Faith Elizabeth
  • Faith Joy

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 Faith

Hope Grace Joy Love Charity

If you choose Hailey

Kaylee Ashley Taylor Brooke Megan

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Faith or Hailey more popular?

Hailey is more popular, ranked #100 compared to Faith at #249 in the United States.

What do Faith and Hailey mean?

Faith means "faith, trust, belief" (Middle English from Latin origin). Hailey means "hay meadow, hay clearing" (Old English place name (haeg + leah) origin).

Are Faith and Hailey boy or girl names?

Faith is primarily a girl name. Hailey is primarily a girl name.

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