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Haley is a feminine name used in English. Behind the Name describes it this way: "Variant of Hayley. This spelling gained some popularity in the United States in 1977, possibly due to the author Alex Haley, whose book Roots was adapted into a popular miniseries that year." It ranked #861 for girls in the United States in 2025.
Meaning and etymology
According to Behind the Name, variant of Hayley. This spelling gained some popularity in the United States in 1977, possibly due to the author Alex Haley, whose book Roots was adapted into a popular miniseries that year. The entry lists its usage as English (Modern).
Editorial confidence: likely
Popularity
Haley ranked #861 for girls in the United States in 2025. The figure comes from the Social Security Administration's national file for that year.
| Region | Year | Rank | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| United States | 2025 | #861 | ssa-2025 |
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Frequently asked questions
What does the name Haley mean?
Behind the Name does not give Haley a one-word meaning. It describes the name as follows: variant of Hayley.
Is Haley a popular name?
Haley ranked #861 for girls in the United States in 2025. (Social Security Administration data).
Is Haley a boy's or a girl's name?
In the 2025 SSA data Haley appears in the girls' list; Behind the Name labels it feminine.
Sources
- Behind the Name: Meaning, origin and history of the name Haley — supports meaning, usage, pronunciation, variants.
- U.S. Social Security Administration: Popular Baby Names — national data, year of birth 2025 — supports popularity.
