Halley

Pronunciation: [ h-AL-ee ]

Boy Name #4,634 Most Popular Hidden Gem

Ranked #4634, Halley is an uncommon boy name with a distinctive personality.

Meaning & Origin

Halley is a boy name, recorded for 22 babies in US birth records. It is pronounced h-AL-ee.

Parents who love the name Halley often also consider Hattie, Harriet, Hannah .

Quick Facts

Gender: Boy
Popularity Rank: #4,634
Total SSA Count: 22

Nicknames

Hal Hay Halie Hallie

Also a Girl Name

Halley is also used as a girl name, ranked #2721.

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Similar Names

Hattie Harriet Hannah Harriett Hallie Hanna Hazel Harriette

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Frequently Asked Questions About Halley

Is Halley a boy or girl name?

Halley is used as both a boy and girl name. As a boy name, it is ranked #4634. As a girl name, it is ranked #2721. Halley is more commonly used as a girl name.

How do you pronounce Halley?

Halley is pronounced h-AL-ee.

How popular is the name Halley?

Halley is currently ranked #4634 in popularity for boy names in the United States.

What are common nicknames for Halley?

Common nicknames for Halley include Hal, Hay, Halie, and Hallie.

Is Halley a common or rare name?

Halley is an uncommon name, ranked #4634 in the US. Its rarity gives it a distinctive, memorable quality.

About the Name Halley

Halley is a boy name .

Is Halley a boy or girl name? Halley is used as both a boy and girl name. As a boy name, it ranks #4,634 in popularity. As a girl name, it ranks #2,721. Halley is more commonly used as a girl name.

Halley is currently ranked #4,634 in popularity for boy names in the United States.

Common nicknames for Halley include Hal, Hay, Halie, and Hallie. These shorter forms provide casual alternatives while keeping the elegance of the full name.