Holding steady, #14,942 for girls today.
Popularity of Haila since 1944
Babies named Haila per year in U.S. Social Security records. Raw births topped out in 2006, but relative to how few babies were recorded back then, Haila's real moment was 2022.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Girls |
|---|---|
| 1940s | 7 |
| 1950s | 0 |
| 1960s | 0 |
| 1970s | 0 |
| 1980s | 5 |
| 1990s | 0 |
| 2000s | 42 |
| 2010s | 44 |
| 2020s | 21 |
Meaning & origin
Haila is a modern, uncommon name that first appeared in U.S. records in 1944. As of 2025, it holds a rank of 14,942, with approximately 1 in 321,453 newborn girls given the name. Its popularity peaked in 2022, though it remains rare overall. The trajectory is stable, indicating minimal fluctuation in usage. Haila's origins are ambiguous, but it is likely a creative variant of names like Hayley or a standalone modern coinage. Its rarity appeals to parents seeking a distinctive choice without a strong history of usage.
Haila is a modern name that likely emerged as a respelling or variation of Hayley, which derives from the Old English words 'hēg' (hay) and 'lēah' (clearing or meadow). Hayley itself originated as a surname from place names in England and gained popularity as a given name in the 20th century. Haila may also be independently coined as a feminine name with a fashionable sound.
Nicknames & variants
Variants: Hayla
Sibling names for Haila
Names that share Haila's style, for a brother or sister.
