♀ Name Hayley – hay clearing
| Origin: | Old English |
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| Meaning: | hay clearing |
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Hayley is a name that originated as an English surname and is commonly understood to mean “hay clearing.”
Where does the name Hayley come from?
Hayley was originally a surname, which is derived from a name of an English town. It ultimately comes from Old English elements referring to hay and a meadow, woodland, or clearing.
What does the name Hayley mean?
Hayley means “hay clearing.”
Word composition
- Old English “heg” = hay
- Old English “leah” = meadow, woodland, clearing
Pronunciation of Hayley
Variants
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Based on the frequency of positive ratings, we can analyze how popular names are in different countries. The name Hayley is currently ranked #195 on the name leaderboard. It is one of the most popular baby names.
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Hayley in the Top 50 names
| 2025 | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 | 2021 | |
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| 🇦🇺 Australia | - | - | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ |
| 🇮🇪 Ireland | ✓ | ✓ | - | ✓ | ✓ |
| 🇳🇱 Netherlands | - | - | - | - | ✓ |
Last updated: 3/30/2026
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