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Hailee

Girl name · 3 babies recorded · 1974–2025

Hailee: 3 babies born in Scotland since 1974, given to girls, peaking at 3 births in 2025.

Hailee is a modern American spelling variant of Hayley, which originated as an English surname derived from Old English *heg* (hay) and *leah* (clearing or meadow), meaning "hay clearing." The name gained widespread popularity through actress Hailee Steinfeld, who earned an Academy Award nomination at just fourteen for her role in *True Grit* (2010), bringing the spelling into the spotlight. Hailey, Idaho, shares the same root, named after a local mining figure rather than the name itself. This particular spelling, with its double "e," feels fresher and more distinctive than the traditional Hayley or Hailey, while retaining the same sunny, pastoral charm—a choice for parents who want a familiar sound but a less common look.