Hailey vs Melanie

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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Melanie

Girl #122 Most Popular 3 Syllables

Meaning

"dark-complexioned, of dark appearance"

Origin: Greek

Cultural Roots

English French American German

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#122
Total SSA Count
2,244
Syllables
3
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Mel, Mellie, Lanie

Playground Safety Score

✓ All Clear
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Popularity Comparison

Hailey Rank #100
Melanie Rank #122

Hailey is more popular, ranked #100 vs #122 for Melanie.

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

Melanie ___

  • Melanie Rose
  • Melanie Grace
  • Melanie Anne
  • Melanie Claire
  • Melanie Joy
  • Melanie June

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Hailey

Kaylee Ashley Taylor Brooke Megan

If you choose Melanie

Sophie Natalie Julian Benjamin Avery

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Hailey or Melanie more popular?

Hailey is more popular, ranked #100 compared to Melanie at #122 in the United States.

What do Hailey and Melanie mean?

Hailey means "hay meadow, hay clearing" (Old English place name (haeg + leah) origin). Melanie means "dark-complexioned, of dark appearance" (Greek origin).

Are Hailey and Melanie boy or girl names?

Hailey is primarily a girl name. Melanie is primarily a girl name.

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