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Haillie

Girl name · 12 babies recorded · 1974–2025

Haillie: 12 babies born in Scotland since 1974, given to girls, peaking at 6 births in 2006.

The name Haillie is a modern Scottish variant of Hailey, which itself originates from the Old English words *hæg* ("hay") and *lēah* ("clearing" or "meadow"), meaning "hay meadow." This spelling, with its doubled 'l' and 'ie' ending, gives it a distinctly affectionate, familiar feel in line with other Scottish diminutive forms. While no famous historical bearers are widely documented, the name shares its root with the surname of the astronomer Edmund Halley, though his name is spelled differently. Haillie has been used in Scotland since the late 20th century, appearing in birth records from the 1990s onward. It's an especially popular choice in the Highlands and Grampian regions, perhaps reflecting a fondness for names that sound both pastoral and personal.

Girl 3 of 52 years

Peak year
20066 babies
Latest (2006)
#4686 babies
Total births
12since 2003
5-year trend
≈ stablevs prior 5y
1980 1990 2000 2010 2020 2006 · 6
Births per year in Scotland. Missing years had a count of 2 or fewer (suppressed by NRS).