Hayleigh

Meaning of Hayleigh

Hayleigh is a modern invented name, likely a combination of 'Hay' (meaning hay field) and the popular suffix 'leigh' (meaning meadow or clearing). So it evokes images of a field or meadow.

Hayleigh has English roots — browse every English baby name in our catalog.

Popularity of Hayleigh

After ranking as high as #832 in 2010, Hayleigh has fallen out of the US top 1,000 as of 2025.

Notable people named Hayleigh

• Hayley Williams
  Paramore lead singer
• Hayley Atwell
  Actress (Captain America, Agent Carter)
• Hayley Orrantia
  Actress (The Goldbergs)
• Hayley Hasselhoff
  Model and actress
• Hayley Kiyoko
  Singer, songwriter, actress

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Questions about the name Hayleigh

What does the name Hayleigh mean?

Hayleigh means hayleigh is a modern invented name, likely a combination of 'hay' (meaning hay field) and the popular suffix 'leigh' (meaning meadow or clearing). so it evokes images of a field or meadow, and it comes from English origins.

Is Hayleigh a boy's or a girl's name?

Hayleigh is most commonly used as a girl's name in the United States.

How popular is the name Hayleigh?

Hayleigh did not appear in the top 1,000 baby names in 2025, which makes it a genuinely uncommon pick.

When was Hayleigh most popular?

Hayleigh peaked at #832 in 2010.