Haley

Haley Meaning & Origin

About Haley
The name Haley is of English origin and is derived from the Old English word "hēg," meaning "hay clearing" or "hay meadow." It is a unisex name that gained popularity in the late 20th century. People with the name Haley are often described as intelligent, creative, and independent individuals who possess a strong sense of determination and ambition.

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Name Popularity

Gender Distribution

Most individuals with the name Haley are female.

Haley Popularity Trends

The popularity of the name has decreased by -9.36% over the past year.

Pronunciation

📇 Metaphone
HL
🗽 NYSIIS
HA
🔊 Soundex
H040
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
HH EY1 L IY0
🌐 IPA
/ˈheɪli/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('HL', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
H400

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Haley in Braille

Here's how to represent Haley in Braille, with each pattern of raised dots corresponding to a letter of the name.

The name Haley in braille

How to Spell the Name Haley in American Sign Language (ASL)

The image below shows how you can spell Haley using American Sign Language (ASL). In sign language, each hand shape corresponds to a specific a letter of the name.

The name Haley in sign language

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