Hailey vs Zara

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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Zara

Girl #234 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"blooming flower, radiance"

Origin: Arabic

Cultural Roots

Arabic Hebrew English Eastern European African

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#234
Total SSA Count
1,327
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Zee, Zar

Playground Safety Score

✓ All Clear
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Popularity Comparison

Hailey Rank #100
Zara Rank #234

Hailey is more popular, ranked #100 vs #234 for Zara.

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

Zara ___

  • Zara Grace
  • Zara Rose
  • Zara Jade
  • Zara Violet
  • Zara Elise
  • Zara Noelle

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Hailey

Kaylee Ashley Taylor Brooke Megan

If you choose Zara

Mia Layla Nia Kai Atlas

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Hailey or Zara more popular?

Hailey is more popular, ranked #100 compared to Zara at #234 in the United States.

What do Hailey and Zara mean?

Hailey means "hay meadow, hay clearing" (Old English place name (haeg + leah) origin). Zara means "blooming flower, radiance" (Arabic origin).

Are Hailey and Zara boy or girl names?

Hailey is primarily a girl name. Zara is primarily a girl name.

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