Haley
HAY-lee
Popularity
#779
Letters
5
Syllables
2
Origin
Irish
Total Births
160,023
Peak Year
#9,100 in 2000
First Recorded
1890
Style
Modern & Trendy
Spelling
Easy to spell
What It Means
Haley is an Irish name derived from the surname Ó hÉalaighthe, meaning "descendant of the ingenious one."
Numerology
The Builder
Stable, disciplined, and hardworking. Names at 4 convey groundedness and reliability.
Famous Namesakes
Haley Joel Osment
American actor, known for 'The Sixth Sense'.
Haley Bennett
American actress and singer.
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