Hailey vs Olivia

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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Olivia

Girl #1 Most Popular 4 Syllables

Meaning

"olive tree"

Origin: Latin

Cultural Roots

English Italian American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#1
Total SSA Count
14,718
Syllables
4
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Liv, Livvy, Oli

Playground Safety Score

✓ All Clear
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Popularity Comparison

Hailey Rank #100
Olivia Rank #1

Olivia is more popular, ranked #1 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

Olivia ___

  • Olivia Rose
  • Olivia Grace
  • Olivia Jane
  • Olivia Mae
  • Olivia Claire
  • Olivia Jade

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Hailey

Kaylee Ashley Taylor Brooke Megan

If you choose Olivia

Liam Noah Charlotte Emma Sophia

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Hailey or Olivia more popular?

Olivia is more popular, ranked #1 compared to Hailey at #100 in the United States.

What do Hailey and Olivia mean?

Hailey means "hay meadow, hay clearing" (Old English place name (haeg + leah) origin). Olivia means "olive tree" (Latin origin).

Are Hailey and Olivia boy or girl names?

Hailey is primarily a girl name. Olivia is primarily a girl name.

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