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Haydee

Girl name · Mexican

Meaningpossibly modest · Greek

Haydee is a Mexican girl name thought to mean “modest”, with Greek roots. Greek names often reach back to myth, philosophy and the early Church, so they come with a lot of history. A meaning like this gives a child something to grow into, and a good story to tell when someone asks about their name. It sounds soft and friendly, it's simple to spell and say, and it pairs well with middle names of almost any length.

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  • Scrabble scoreIf names were allowed in Scrabble, Haydee would score 13 points, thanks largely to the H (worth 4).
  • GenerationHaydee peaked in 1964, which makes it a classic Baby Boomer name. The typical Haydee you'd meet today is about 61 years old.
  • Roll callIn a typical school of 500 kids, your Haydee would very likely be the only one. About 1 in 84,746 baby girls got the name in 2025.
  • HistoryHaydee first shows up in US birth records in 1920, the first year at least 5 babies got it. It has been in use for 105 years since.
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hello, little Haydee

US births per million girls, 1920–2025

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Popularity: U.S. Social Security Administration (babies with 5+ births per year).

About the name Haydee

Haydee is a girl name of Mexican origin meaning “possibly modest”. Its two syllables give it an easy rhythm, and the open vowel at the end makes it sound soft and warm. It hit its peak in the 1960s, so it feels familiar without being trendy. It's rarely heard today, so it stands out while still being a real, established name.

Origin:Mexican names

Other spellings of Haydee

Girl name: Hayde

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Questions about the name Haydee

What does the name Haydee mean?

Haydee means “possibly modest” and comes from Greek. Name experts don't fully agree on its roots, so this is the most likely meaning rather than a certainty. Other girl names with a similar meaning include Modesta (“modest”).

What is the origin of the name Haydee?

Haydee is Mexican in origin, and its meaning traces back to Greek. Other Mexican names to consider are Olivia (“olive tree”), Emma (“whole, universal”), Amelia (“work, industrious”) and Mia (“possibly beloved”).

Is Haydee a boy or girl name?

Haydee is a girl name. In 2025, 19 US girls were named Haydee.

How popular is the name Haydee?

Haydee ranked #6,116 for US girls in 2025, given to 19 babies. Its best year was 1964, when it reached #1,470. Over the last five years it has slipped 449 places.

What names are similar to Haydee?

If you like Haydee, you might also like Hayde and Modesta. Hayde is another spelling of the same name.

What should I know before naming my baby Haydee?

Haydee is a Mexican girl name thought to mean “modest”, with Greek roots. Greek names often reach back to myth, philosophy and the early Church, so they come with a lot of history. A meaning like this gives a child something to grow into, and a good story to tell when someone asks about their name. It sounds soft and friendly, it's simple to spell and say, and it pairs well with middle names of almost any length. Say it out loud with your last name and any middle names you're considering, and check the initials it makes.