Hailey vs Paisley

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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Paisley

Girl #61 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"place name: town in Scotland"

Origin: Scottish Gaelic

Cultural Roots

Scottish American Southern American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#61
Total SSA Count
3,542
Syllables
2
Formality
Casual
Nicknames
Pais, Lee

Playground Safety Score

✓ All Clear
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Popularity Comparison

Hailey Rank #100
Paisley Rank #61

Paisley is more popular, ranked #61 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

Paisley ___

  • Paisley Grace
  • Paisley Rose
  • Paisley Mae
  • Paisley Ann
  • Paisley Jo
  • Paisley Dawn

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Hailey

Kaylee Ashley Taylor Brooke Megan

If you choose Paisley

Addison Harper Mason Hunter Brooklyn

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Hailey or Paisley more popular?

Paisley is more popular, ranked #61 compared to Hailey at #100 in the United States.

What do Hailey and Paisley mean?

Hailey means "hay meadow, hay clearing" (Old English place name (haeg + leah) origin). Paisley means "place name: town in Scotland" (Scottish Gaelic origin).

Are Hailey and Paisley boy or girl names?

Hailey is primarily a girl name. Paisley is primarily a girl name.

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