Hailey vs Leilani

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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Leilani

Girl #66 Most Popular 4 Syllables

Meaning

"royal child of heaven"

Origin: Hawaiian

Cultural Roots

Hawaiian Polynesian American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#66
Total SSA Count
3,354
Syllables
4
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Lei, Lani

Playground Safety Score

✓ All Clear
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Popularity Comparison

Hailey Rank #100
Leilani Rank #66

Leilani is more popular, ranked #66 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

Leilani ___

  • Leilani Grace
  • Leilani Rose
  • Leilani Mae
  • Leilani Jade
  • Leilani Pearl
  • Leilani Sky

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Hailey

Kaylee Ashley Taylor Brooke Megan

If you choose Leilani

Kai Keanu Malia Makoa Koa

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Hailey or Leilani more popular?

Leilani is more popular, ranked #66 compared to Hailey at #100 in the United States.

What do Hailey and Leilani mean?

Hailey means "hay meadow, hay clearing" (Old English place name (haeg + leah) origin). Leilani means "royal child of heaven" (Hawaiian origin).

Are Hailey and Leilani boy or girl names?

Hailey is primarily a girl name. Leilani is primarily a girl name.

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