Haley
Pronunciation: [ h-AYL-ee ]
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A distinctive boy name with a rare, memorable quality.
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Haley first appeared in US Social Security records in 1952.
Over 690 babies have been named Haley in the United States since SSA records began.
Today, Haley is a hidden gem — rare but distinctive , currently ranked #20,255 for boy names in the US .
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- Gender
- Boy
- Popularity Rank
- #20,255
- Total SSA Count
- 6
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About the Name Haley
Haley is a boy name .
Is Haley a boy or girl name? Haley is used as both a boy and girl name. As a boy name, it ranks #20,255 in popularity. As a girl name, it ranks #781. Haley is more commonly used as a girl name.
Haley is currently ranked #20,255 in popularity for boy names in the United States.
Common nicknames for Haley include Hal, Hay, Haie, and Halkins. These shorter forms provide casual alternatives while keeping the elegance of the full name.
Alternative spellings of Haley include Halen . Each spelling variation gives the name a slightly different character while preserving its sound and meaning.
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