What is the origin of the name Haile?

Haile is a name of Irish origin.

How popular is the name Haile?

Haile is currently ranked #9117 in the United States and is falling in popularity.

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UnisexIrish

Haile

HAY-lee

Popularity

#9117

falling

Letters

Syllables

Origin

Irish

Total Births

1,069

Peak Year

#72 in 2002

First Recorded

1935

Style

Modern & Trendy

Spelling

Easy to spell

What It Means

Likely an Anglicized spelling of the Irish name 'Hayley,' meaning 'hay meadow'.

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Hai Lee

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Gender Split

Numerology

The Seeker

Wise, introspective, and spiritual. These names carry depth and a quiet inner power.

Nicknames

Hai Lee

Spelling Variations

Hayley Haley Haily

Similar Names

Hayden Harley Bailey Riley

Personality Traits

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