Hailey vs Mia

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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Mia

Girl #5 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"mine, beloved"

Origin: Scandinavian

Cultural Roots

Italian Scandinavian Spanish

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#5
Total SSA Count
12,113
Syllables
2
Formality
Casual

Playground Safety Score

✓ All Clear
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Popularity Comparison

Hailey Rank #100
Mia Rank #5

Mia is more popular, ranked #5 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

Mia ___

  • Mia Rose
  • Mia Grace
  • Mia Jane
  • Mia Claire
  • Mia Elizabeth
  • Mia Louise

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Hailey

Kaylee Ashley Taylor Brooke Megan

If you choose Mia

Liam Noah Sophia Olivia Ava

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Hailey or Mia more popular?

Mia is more popular, ranked #5 compared to Hailey at #100 in the United States.

What do Hailey and Mia mean?

Hailey means "hay meadow, hay clearing" (Old English place name (haeg + leah) origin). Mia means "mine, beloved" (Scandinavian origin).

Are Hailey and Mia boy or girl names?

Hailey is primarily a girl name. Mia is primarily a girl name.

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