Hailey vs Kennedy

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

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Kennedy

Girl #89 Most Popular 3 Syllables

Meaning

"ugly head (from ceann donn)"

Origin: Irish

Cultural Roots

Irish American Scottish

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#89
Total SSA Count
2,881
Syllables
3
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Ken, Kenny, Kenna

Playground Safety Score

✓ All Clear
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Popularity Comparison

Hailey Rank #100
Kennedy Rank #89

Kennedy is more popular, ranked #89 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

Kennedy ___

  • Kennedy Grace
  • Kennedy Rose
  • Kennedy Mae
  • Kennedy Claire
  • Kennedy Jane
  • Kennedy Anne

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Hailey

Kaylee Ashley Taylor Brooke Megan

If you choose Kennedy

Reagan Quinn Avery Riley Connor

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Hailey or Kennedy more popular?

Kennedy is more popular, ranked #89 compared to Hailey at #100 in the United States.

What do Hailey and Kennedy mean?

Hailey means "hay meadow, hay clearing" (Old English place name (haeg + leah) origin). Kennedy means "ugly head (from ceann donn)" (Irish origin).

Are Hailey and Kennedy boy or girl names?

Hailey is primarily a girl name. Kennedy is primarily a girl name.

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