Sophia Girl
soh-FEE-uh
“wisdom” · Greek
#5
Haylee
GirlEnglish, Old English· “hay clearing”
- Meaning
- hay clearing
- Origin
- English, Old English
- Pronunciation
- HAY-lee
- Syllables
- 2
- US rank 2025
- #1,419
- US babies 2025
- 153
- Best rank
- #211 (2009)
- Peak year
- 2009
Meaning and origin of Haylee
Haylee is an English and Old English name that is usually said to mean “hay clearing”.
Haylee is a modern spelling of Hayley, an English surname taken from a place name. It is usually explained as hay clearing or hay meadow, from Old English hieg, meaning hay, and leah, meaning a clearing in a wood. Hayley became a given name in the mid-twentieth century, with the fame of actress Hayley Mills, and many spellings followed in the United States, including Hailey, Haley and Haylee. The -ee ending gives this version a bright, contemporary look. Haylee feels cheerful and approachable, and Hay is an occasional nickname.
Popularity over time
Haylee first appears in US Social Security records in 1968. It has ranked in the top 1,000 in 31 different years, starting in 1991. Its best national rank was #211 in 2009, the same year it reached its highest count of 1,522 babies. In 2025, 153 babies were named Haylee, and it ranked #1,419 nationally. That is 77% fewer than ten years earlier, so it is becoming less common.
Its national rank moved from #3,153 in 1980, #260 in 2000, #263 in 2010, and #1,419 in 2025. Of the 30,213 US girls named Haylee since records began, 46% were born in the 2000s, its biggest decade. The 2010s come next, with 7,925 babies. Since 2010, 9,317 more have been named Haylee.
Other girls' names that peaked around the same time include Leila, Kayleigh, Addyson, Allie, and Jayda.
Where it is most popular (2025)
In 2025, Haylee ranked highest in Tennessee, Washington, and New York.
| State | Rank there | Babies |
|---|---|---|
| Tennessee | #773 | 9 |
| Washington | #967 | 6 |
| New York | #1000 | 15 |
| North Carolina | #1191 | 7 |
| Georgia | #1433 | 6 |
Gender, sound and spelling
In the US it is used almost only for girls.
Haylee is usually pronounced HAY-lee, with two syllables. It has six letters, starts with H and ends in “-ee”.
Middle names for Haylee
A few middle names that flow with Haylee: each avoids a matching first letter, a rhyme and a vowel clash where the names meet.
Sibling names for Haylee
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Frequently asked questions
What does the name Haylee mean?
Haylee is an English and Old English name that is usually said to mean “hay clearing”.
What is the origin of the name Haylee?
Haylee has English and Old English roots. Haylee is a modern spelling of Hayley, an English surname taken from a place name.
Is Haylee a popular name?
Not especially. Haylee ranked #1,419 in the US in 2025, which puts it outside the top 1,000.
Is Haylee a boy or girl name?
Haylee is mainly a girl's name. In the US it is used almost only for girls.
How do you pronounce Haylee?
Haylee is usually pronounced HAY-lee. Stressed syllables are in capital letters.
Popularity figures come from US Social Security card applications (names given to at least five babies in a year, 1880 to 2025). How we source names and meanings