Haley vs Lara

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

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Popularity Comparison

Haley Rank #781
Lara Rank #740

Lara is more popular, ranked #740 vs #781 for Haley.

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

Lara ___

  • Lara Jane
  • Lara Rose
  • Lara Grace
  • Lara Belle
  • Lara Kate
  • Lara Anne

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Haley

Paige Chloe Tyler Dylan Morgan

If you choose Lara

Sasha Natasha Ivan Mira Vera

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Haley or Lara more popular?

Lara is more popular, ranked #740 compared to Haley at #781 in the United States.

What do Haley and Lara mean?

Haley means "hay clearing, hay field" (Old English origin). Lara means "bay laurel (victory)" (Latin origin).

Are Haley and Lara boy or girl names?

Haley is primarily a girl name. Lara is primarily a girl name.

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