Hailey vs Samantha

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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Samantha

Girl #127 Most Popular 3 Syllables

Meaning

"told by God"

Origin: Hebrew

Cultural Roots

English American Australian

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#127
Total SSA Count
2,221
Syllables
3
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Sam, Sammy, Sami

Playground Safety Score

✓ All Clear
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Popularity Comparison

Hailey Rank #100
Samantha Rank #127

Hailey is more popular, ranked #100 vs #127 for Samantha.

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

Samantha ___

  • Samantha Grace
  • Samantha Rose
  • Samantha Jane
  • Samantha Marie
  • Samantha Lee
  • Samantha Claire

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Hailey

Kaylee Ashley Taylor Brooke Megan

If you choose Samantha

Jessica Amanda Matthew Christopher Brittany

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Hailey or Samantha more popular?

Hailey is more popular, ranked #100 compared to Samantha at #127 in the United States.

What do Hailey and Samantha mean?

Hailey means "hay meadow, hay clearing" (Old English place name (haeg + leah) origin). Samantha means "told by God" (Hebrew origin).

Are Hailey and Samantha boy or girl names?

Hailey is primarily a girl name. Samantha is primarily a girl name.

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