Hailey vs Melody

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
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Melody

Girl #91 Most Popular 3 Syllables

Meaning

"song, tune, music"

Origin: Greek (melodia)

Cultural Roots

English American French

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#91
Total SSA Count
2,771
Syllables
3
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Mel, Dee

Playground Safety Score

✓ All Clear
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Popularity Comparison

Hailey Rank #100
Melody Rank #91

Melody is more popular, ranked #91 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

Melody ___

  • Melody Grace
  • Melody Rose
  • Melody Jean
  • Melody Anne
  • Melody Claire
  • Melody Joy

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Hailey

Kaylee Ashley Taylor Brooke Megan

If you choose Melody

Harmony Aria Lyric Chloe Lily

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Hailey or Melody more popular?

Melody is more popular, ranked #91 compared to Hailey at #100 in the United States.

What do Hailey and Melody mean?

Hailey means "hay meadow, hay clearing" (Old English place name (haeg + leah) origin). Melody means "song, tune, music" (Greek (melodia) origin).

Are Hailey and Melody boy or girl names?

Hailey is primarily a girl name. Melody is primarily a girl name.

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