Hailey vs Lily

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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Lily

Girl #24 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"lily flower, purity"

Origin: Old English

Cultural Roots

English American Irish French

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#24
Total SSA Count
6,093
Syllables
2
Formality
Casual
Nicknames
Lil

Playground Safety Score

✓ All Clear
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Popularity Comparison

Hailey Rank #100
Lily Rank #24

Lily is more popular, ranked #24 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

Lily ___

  • Lily Grace
  • Lily Anne
  • Lily Rose
  • Lily Jane
  • Lily Mae
  • Lily Kate

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Hailey

Kaylee Ashley Taylor Brooke Megan

If you choose Lily

Oliver Violet Jack Iris Jasper

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Hailey or Lily more popular?

Lily is more popular, ranked #24 compared to Hailey at #100 in the United States.

What do Hailey and Lily mean?

Hailey means "hay meadow, hay clearing" (Old English place name (haeg + leah) origin). Lily means "lily flower, purity" (Old English origin).

Are Hailey and Lily boy or girl names?

Hailey is primarily a girl name. Lily is primarily a girl name.

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