Holding steady.
Popularity of Haille since 1992
Babies named Haille per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Girls |
|---|---|
| 1990s | 166 |
| 2000s | 152 |
| 2010s | 5 |
| 2020s | 0 |
Meaning & origin
Haille is a modern spelling variant of the popular name Hayley, which first appeared in U.S. records in 1992. Its peak year was 1997, though it did not achieve a rank in the top 1000 names that year. The name's trajectory has been stable since then, remaining consistently rare. As a contemporary respelling, Haille exemplifies the trend of creating unique versions of established names by altering spelling, particularly in the late 20th century. The name is most commonly used for girls, consistent with the broader usage of the Hayley family of names.
Haille is a modern spelling variant of the name Hayley, which originated as an English surname from various place names. The Old English elements 'heg' (hay) and 'leah' (wood, clearing) combine to mean 'hay clearing'. The name gained popularity as a given name in the 20th century, with this particular spelling emerging in the 1990s.
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Hay, Hail
Sibling names for Haille
Names that share Haille's style, for a brother or sister.
