Grae vs Haleigh

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Haleigh

Girl #4,225 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"hay meadow, hay clearing"

Origin: Old English heg-leah

Cultural Roots

English American Irish

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#4,225
Total SSA Count
34
Syllables
2
Formality
Casual
Nicknames
Hale, Leigh

Playground Safety Score

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Popularity Comparison

Grae Rank #9,695
Haleigh Rank #4,225

Haleigh is more popular, ranked #4225 vs #9695 for Grae.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Grae ___

  • Grae James
  • Grae Cole
  • Grae River
  • Grae Wolf
  • Grae Stone
  • Grae Forrest

Haleigh ___

  • Haleigh Grace
  • Haleigh Rose
  • Haleigh Marie
  • Haleigh Jo
  • Haleigh Anne
  • Haleigh Dawn

Sibling Name Ideas

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Grae or Haleigh more popular?

Haleigh is more popular, ranked #4225 compared to Grae at #9695 in the United States.

What do Grae and Haleigh mean?

Grae means "gray color" (English origin). Haleigh means "hay meadow, hay clearing" (Old English heg-leah origin).

Are Grae and Haleigh boy or girl names?

Grae is primarily a boy name. Haleigh is primarily a girl name.

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