Hailey vs Iris

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
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Popularity Comparison

Hailey Rank #100
Iris Rank #71

Iris is more popular, ranked #71 vs #100 for Hailey.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Hailey ___

  • Hailey Grace
  • Hailey Rose
  • Hailey Ann
  • Hailey Marie
  • Hailey Elizabeth
  • Hailey Jean

Iris ___

  • Iris Mae
  • Iris Louise
  • Iris Violet
  • Iris June
  • Iris Claire
  • Iris Elaine

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Hailey

Kaylee Ashley Taylor Brooke Megan

If you choose Iris

Ivy Flora Violet Arthur Felix

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Hailey or Iris more popular?

Iris is more popular, ranked #71 compared to Hailey at #100 in the United States.

What do Hailey and Iris mean?

Hailey means "hay meadow, hay clearing" (Old English place name (haeg + leah) origin). Iris means "rainbow" (Ancient Greek origin).

Are Hailey and Iris boy or girl names?

Hailey is primarily a girl name. Iris is primarily a girl name.

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