Hailie
Meaninghay clearing · English form of Hailey
- US rank
- #1,652
- Syllables
- 2
- Peak
- #489 in 2003
125 babies were named Hailie in the US in 2025. It has climbed 413 places in five years.
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US births per million girls, 1978–2025
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Popularity: U.S. Social Security Administration (babies with 5+ births per year).
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A few things about Hailie you might not know, from US birth records. Handy for convincing a partner, or a grandparent.
- How commonAbout 1 in every 12,853 baby girls born in the US in 2025 was named Hailie, 125 babies in all. In a typical school of 500 kids, your Hailie would very likely be the only one.
- HistoryHailie first shows up in US birth records in 1978, the first year at least 5 babies got it. It has been in use for 47 years since.
- Best yearIt was far more popular in 2003, when it ranked #489. Today it's #1,652, so it could be due a comeback.
- Then vs nowHailie was 2.1× more common in 2000 than it is today. In 2000 it was given to about 1 in 6,158 baby girls; in 2025, about 1 in 12,853.
- TrendHailie has climbed 413 places in the US rankings over the last five years and now sits at #1,652. Fast risers like this often keep climbing, so expect to hear it more.
- Where it's lovedHailie is most popular in New Jersey, where it ranks #774. It's in the top 1,000 in 1 state.
- MeaningHailie is an English form of Hailey, which means “hay clearing”.
About the name Hailie
Hailie is a girl name of English origin meaning “hay clearing”. It has 6 letters and 2 syllables, starting with H and ending in “-lie”. US birth records list Hailie for girls from 1978 to 2025, in 45 of those 48 years. Its best year was 2003, when it ranked #489 among girl names. In 2025 it ranked #1,652, with 125 babies.
Origin:English names
| Decade | Babies per million | About 1 in |
|---|---|---|
| 1970s | 1.6 | 606,061 girls |
| 1980s | 5.6 | 179,856 girls |
| 1990s | 39 | 25,419 girls |
| 2000s | 194 | 5,159 girls |
| 2010s | 88 | 11,319 girls |
| 2020s | 65 | 15,337 girls |
Other spellings of Hailie
More English girl names
- Girl name: Olivia · olive tree
- Girl name: Charlotte · free
- Unisex name: Harper · harp player
- Girl name: Elizabeth · God is my oath
- Girl name: Lily · lily flower
- Girl name: Lucy · light
- Girl name: Lainey · possibly light
- Girl name: Scarlett · scarlet red
Questions about the name Hailie
What does the name Hailie mean?
Hailie means “hay clearing” in English, as a form of Hailey.
What is the origin of the name Hailie?
Hailie has English roots in our records. Other English names include Olivia, Charlotte, Harper.
Is Hailie a boy or girl name?
Hailie is a girl name.
How popular is the name Hailie?
Hailie ranked #1,652 for US girls in 2025, given to 125 babies. Its best year was 2003 (#489).