Hayley

Meaning of Hayley

Hayley means "hay meadow." It refers to a field where hay is grown.

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

Popularity of Hayley

After ranking as high as #149 in 2000, Hayley has fallen out of the US top 1,000 as of 2025.

Notable people named Hayley

• Hayley Williams
  Singer; Paramore lead vocalist
• Hayley Atwell
  Actress; Marvel Cinematic Universe
• Hayley Mills
  Actress; 'The Parent Trap'
• Hayley Hasselhoff
  Actress and model
• Hayley Kiyoko
  Singer and actress

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Questions about the name Hayley

What does the name Hayley mean?

Hayley means hayley means "hay meadow." it refers to a field where hay is grown, and it comes from English origins.

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

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

How popular is the name Hayley?

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

When was Hayley most popular?

Hayley peaked at #149 in 2000.