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Haylee

Quick answerThe name 'Haylee' is a modern English variant of 'Hayley,' meaning "hay clearing" or "hay meadow," derived from the Old English words *heg* (hay) and *leah* (clearing or meadow).

English (Modern) · Girl · 1 syllable

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Relative popularity index, 2010–2025
GenderGirl
US Rank#1,419
TrendFalling ↓
Peak year2009
Syllables1
OriginEnglish (Modern)
LanguageEnglish (Modern)
CultureEnglish (Modern)
Letters6
Numerology11 Chaldean 2
Global rank#747

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Historical popularity from 1880–2025 · US Social Security Administration data

About the name Haylee

The name 'Haylee' is a modern English variant of 'Hayley,' meaning "hay clearing" or "hay meadow," derived from the Old English words *heg* (hay) and *leah* (clearing or meadow).

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Etymology

The name 'Haylee' is a modern English variant of 'Hayley,' meaning "hay clearing" or "hay meadow," derived from the Old English words *heg* (hay) and *leah* (clearing or meadow). It is primarily used in English-speaking cultures, particularly in the United States and United Kingdom, with no specific religious association, and gained popularity in the late 20th century without notable historical figures.

Haylee currently ranks #1,419 in the United States as a girl's name. It reached its peak popularity around 2009.

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