Hailey vs Mary

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

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Mary

Girl #132 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"sea of bitterness"

Origin: Hebrew

Cultural Roots

English Irish Christian Hebrew

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#132
Total SSA Count
2,196
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Molly, Polly, May

Playground Safety Score

✓ All Clear
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Popularity Comparison

Hailey Rank #100
Mary Rank #132

Hailey is more popular, ranked #100 vs #132 for Mary.

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

Mary ___

  • Mary Grace
  • Mary Elizabeth
  • Mary Jane
  • Mary Ann
  • Mary Rose
  • Mary Claire

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Hailey

Kaylee Ashley Taylor Brooke Megan

If you choose Mary

Anne Elizabeth John James Margaret

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Hailey or Mary more popular?

Hailey is more popular, ranked #100 compared to Mary at #132 in the United States.

What do Hailey and Mary mean?

Hailey means "hay meadow, hay clearing" (Old English place name (haeg + leah) origin). Mary means "sea of bitterness" (Hebrew origin).

Are Hailey and Mary boy or girl names?

Hailey is primarily a girl name. Mary is primarily a girl name.

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