Hailey vs Maggie

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

Popularity Comparison

Hailey Rank #100
Maggie Rank #299

Hailey is more popular, ranked #100 vs #299 for Maggie.

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

Maggie ___

  • Maggie Rose
  • Maggie Grace
  • Maggie Jane
  • Maggie Lee
  • Maggie Mae
  • Maggie Claire

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Hailey

Kaylee Ashley Taylor Brooke Megan

If you choose Maggie

Millie Nellie Lottie Archie Teddy

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Hailey or Maggie more popular?

Hailey is more popular, ranked #100 compared to Maggie at #299 in the United States.

What do Hailey and Maggie mean?

Hailey means "hay meadow, hay clearing" (Old English place name (haeg + leah) origin). Maggie means "pearl" (Greek via Latin origin).

Are Hailey and Maggie boy or girl names?

Hailey is primarily a girl name. Maggie is primarily a girl name.

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