Hailey
Meaning: Hay clearing, hay meadow
Origin: English
Gender: Girl
Rank in Ireland: #379
Total births: 695
History: Hailey thrives in the Gaeltacht regions where Irish is spoken daily. From Connemara to the Dingle Peninsula, the language shapes identity, and Hailey carries that same cultural weight. It is a name that honours Ireland's living linguistic heritage and the communities that sustain it.
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| Current rank (2025) | #79 |
| Babies named Hailey in 2025 | 62 |
| Total recorded in Ireland | 695 |
| Peak year | 2023 (75 babies) |
| Highest rank ever | #73 |
| Years in records | 1983–2025 (29 years of data) |
| Change over last 5 years | ↑ 28 spots |
Frequently asked about Hailey
What does the name Hailey mean?
Hailey means “Hay clearing, hay meadow” from English roots.
What is the origin of the name Hailey?
Hailey has English origin. The traditional meaning is “Hay clearing, hay meadow”.
How popular is Hailey in Ireland?
Hailey ranked #79 in Ireland in 2025 — given to 62 babies that year.
When was Hailey most popular?
Hailey peaked in 2023 with 75 babies registered that year in Ireland.
Is Hailey a boy or girl name?
Hailey is predominantly a girls' name in Ireland — over 90% of Haileys in registered births are female.
Is the name Hailey rising or falling in popularity?
Hailey has risen 28 spots in the rankings over the last 5 years in Ireland — from #107 in 2020 to #79 in 2025.
How long has Hailey been recorded in Ireland?
Hailey appears in birth records in Ireland across 29 years — from 1983 through 2025.