Hailey vs Zoe

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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Zoe

Girl #29 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"life"

Origin: Greek zoe

Cultural Roots

Greek English French American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#29
Total SSA Count
5,719
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Zo

Playground Safety Score

✓ All Clear
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Popularity Comparison

Hailey Rank #100
Zoe Rank #29

Zoe is more popular, ranked #29 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

Zoe ___

  • Zoe Grace
  • Zoe Anne
  • Zoe Elizabeth
  • Zoe Mae
  • Zoe Kate
  • Zoe Louise

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Hailey

Kaylee Ashley Taylor Brooke Megan

If you choose Zoe

Chloe Mia Leo Max Lily

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Hailey or Zoe more popular?

Zoe is more popular, ranked #29 compared to Hailey at #100 in the United States.

What do Hailey and Zoe mean?

Hailey means "hay meadow, hay clearing" (Old English place name (haeg + leah) origin). Zoe means "life" (Greek zoe origin).

Are Hailey and Zoe boy or girl names?

Hailey is primarily a girl name. Zoe is primarily a girl name.

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