Holding steady.
Popularity of Haliey since 1993
Babies named Haliey per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Girls |
|---|---|
| 1990s | 34 |
| 2000s | 167 |
| 2010s | 54 |
| 2020s | 0 |
Meaning & origin
Haliey is a creative spelling of the well-known name Hailey, first recorded in the United States in 1993. This variant has remained extremely rare, never reaching the top 1,000 names and with a stable trajectory through its most recent year, 2025. Its peak year was 2005, reflecting the broader popularity of similar-sounding names during that decade. Despite its rarity, Haliey continues to be used occasionally, appealing to parents who favor a unique spelling of a familiar name.
Haliey is a modern respelling of Hailey, which itself originates from an Old English place name or surname meaning 'hay clearing' (from 'heg' meaning hay and 'leah' meaning wood or clearing). The name gained popularity in the late 20th century as part of the trend for creative spellings of established names like Haley and Hailey.
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Hali, Lee, Hey
Sibling names for Haliey
Names that share Haliey's style, for a brother or sister.
