Haley vs Kori

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Haley

Girl #781 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"hay clearing, hay field"

Origin: Old English

Cultural Roots

American English Irish

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#781
Total SSA Count
361
Syllables
2
Formality
Casual
Nicknames
Hale, Lee

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

Popularity Comparison

Haley Rank #781
Kori Rank #894

Haley is more popular, ranked #781 vs #894 for Kori.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Haley ___

  • Haley Grace
  • Haley Ann
  • Haley Marie
  • Haley Elizabeth
  • Haley Rose
  • Haley Jane

Kori ___

  • Kori Ann
  • Kori Marie
  • Kori Lynn
  • Kori Grace
  • Kori Lee
  • Kori Nicole

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Haley

Paige Chloe Tyler Dylan Morgan

If you choose Kori

Tori Rory Bryce Derek Morgan

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Haley or Kori more popular?

Haley is more popular, ranked #781 compared to Kori at #894 in the United States.

What do Haley and Kori mean?

Haley means "hay clearing, hay field" (Old English origin). Kori means "maiden, girl" (Greek origin).

Are Haley and Kori boy or girl names?

Haley is primarily a girl name. Kori is primarily a girl name.

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