Hailey vs Selah

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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Selah

Girl #280 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"to praise; to exalt"

Origin: Hebrew

Cultural Roots

American Christian Jewish

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#280
Total SSA Count
1,122
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Ley, Lah

Playground Safety Score

✓ All Clear
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Popularity Comparison

Hailey Rank #100
Selah Rank #280

Hailey is more popular, ranked #100 vs #280 for Selah.

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

Selah ___

  • Selah Grace
  • Selah Joy
  • Selah Marie
  • Selah Rose
  • Selah Faith
  • Selah Hope

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Hailey

Kaylee Ashley Taylor Brooke Megan

If you choose Selah

Shiloh Zion Eden Ezra Lyric

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Hailey or Selah more popular?

Hailey is more popular, ranked #100 compared to Selah at #280 in the United States.

What do Hailey and Selah mean?

Hailey means "hay meadow, hay clearing" (Old English place name (haeg + leah) origin). Selah means "to praise; to exalt" (Hebrew origin).

Are Hailey and Selah boy or girl names?

Hailey is primarily a girl name. Selah is primarily a girl name.

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