Hailey vs Millie

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

Millie

Girl #86 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"strength, work"

Origin: Old Germanic (diminutive of Millicent)

Cultural Roots

English American Australian

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#86
Total SSA Count
2,910
Syllables
2
Formality
Casual
Nicknames
Mills

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

Popularity Comparison

Hailey Rank #100
Millie Rank #86

Millie is more popular, ranked #86 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

Millie ___

  • Millie Rose
  • Millie Grace
  • Millie Jane
  • Millie Mae
  • Millie Faye
  • Millie Bea

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Hailey

Kaylee Ashley Taylor Brooke Megan

If you choose Millie

Daisy Dolly Maggie Freddie Archie

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Hailey or Millie more popular?

Millie is more popular, ranked #86 compared to Hailey at #100 in the United States.

What do Hailey and Millie mean?

Hailey means "hay meadow, hay clearing" (Old English place name (haeg + leah) origin). Millie means "strength, work" (Old Germanic (diminutive of Millicent) origin).

Are Hailey and Millie boy or girl names?

Hailey is primarily a girl name. Millie is primarily a girl name.

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