Hailey vs Sarah

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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Sarah

Girl #95 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"princess, noblewoman"

Origin: Hebrew

Cultural Roots

Hebrew English French Arabic Christian Jewish

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#95
Total SSA Count
2,697
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Sal, Sally, Sadie

Playground Safety Score

✓ All Clear
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Popularity Comparison

Hailey Rank #100
Sarah Rank #95

Sarah is more popular, ranked #95 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

Sarah ___

  • Sarah Grace
  • Sarah Elizabeth
  • Sarah Jane
  • Sarah Ann
  • Sarah Rose
  • Sarah Louise

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Hailey

Kaylee Ashley Taylor Brooke Megan

If you choose Sarah

Rachel Rebecca Hannah Miriam Isaac

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Hailey or Sarah more popular?

Sarah is more popular, ranked #95 compared to Hailey at #100 in the United States.

What do Hailey and Sarah mean?

Hailey means "hay meadow, hay clearing" (Old English place name (haeg + leah) origin). Sarah means "princess, noblewoman" (Hebrew origin).

Are Hailey and Sarah boy or girl names?

Hailey is primarily a girl name. Sarah is primarily a girl name.

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