Hailey vs James

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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James

Boy #5 Most Popular 1 Syllable

Meaning

"supplanter, one who follows at the heel"

Origin: Hebrew

Cultural Roots

English Scottish Biblical

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#5
Total SSA Count
11,793
Syllables
1
Formality
Formal
Nicknames
Jim, Jimmy, Jamie

Playground Safety Score

✓ All Clear
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Popularity Comparison

Hailey Rank #100
James Rank #5

James is more popular, ranked #5 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

James ___

  • James Alexander
  • James William
  • James Thomas
  • James Edward
  • James Henry
  • James Patrick

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Hailey

Kaylee Ashley Taylor Brooke Megan

If you choose James

Charlotte Olivia Emma William Henry

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Hailey or James more popular?

James is more popular, ranked #5 compared to Hailey at #100 in the United States.

What do Hailey and James mean?

Hailey means "hay meadow, hay clearing" (Old English place name (haeg + leah) origin). James means "supplanter, one who follows at the heel" (Hebrew origin).

Are Hailey and James boy or girl names?

Hailey is primarily a girl name. James is primarily a boy name.

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