Haley

Haley is a unisex name of English origin. Its meaning is not recorded in the standard references we check — we would rather tell you that plainly than guess. In 2024 it was given to 361 babies in the United States.

Haley at a glance

Gender
Unisex name
Origin
English & American
Meaning
Not recorded in standard references

About the name Haley

Haley belongs to the English & American tradition. Its roots are documented, even though its precise meaning is not recorded in the standard references — an honest gap we prefer to a confident guess.

In the United States, Haley first appears in Social Security records in 1890 and has been given to 160,023 babies since 1880, including 361 in 2024.

Haley in US records

First recorded (US)
1890
Babies named Haley in 2024
361
Total since 1880
160,023

Haley in England & Wales records

First recorded (since 1996)
1996
Babies named Haley in 2025
4
Total since 1996
217

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Frequently asked questions

What does the name Haley mean?

The meaning of Haley is not recorded in the standard references we check. Rather than repeat an unsourced claim, we leave it open — its English origin is documented, but its exact meaning is not.

Is Haley a boy or girl name?

Haley is a unisex name. In 2024, 361 babies received the name in the US.

What origin is the name Haley?

Haley comes from the English & American tradition.

How popular is the name Haley?

Haley is uncommon in US records — it first appears in 1890 and has been given to 160,023 babies since 1880.

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Meaning and origin for this page were checked against this source. US popularity figures are from the Social Security Administration's public baby-names data. England & Wales figures are from the Office for National Statistics. If you spot an error, write to [email protected] — accuracy is the whole point of this site, and corrections are made fast.