Haylee
Girl name · 8 babies recorded · 1974–2025
Haylee: 8 babies born in Scotland since 1974, given to girls, peaking at 5 births in 2011.
Haylee is a modern respelling of Hailey, which itself originated as an English surname derived from the Old English words *heg* (hay) and *leah* (clearing or meadow), meaning “hay meadow.” This nature-rooted name gained popularity in the late 20th century, particularly in Scotland and the United States. Its most famous bearer is American actress and model Haylee Potter, though the spelling also belongs to lesser-known figures in sports and social media. The name’s place connection is indirect but strong: the original Hailey is a village in Oxfordshire, England, whose name shares the same etymological root. A further note is that Haylee sits within a cluster of similar-sounding names like Hayley, Hailey, and Haleigh, all rooted in the same pastoral imagery, making it a fresh yet traditional choice for parents drawn to lyrical, Scottish-friendly names.
Girl 2 of 52 years
- Peak year
- 20115 babies
- Latest (2015)
- #8063 babies
- Total births
- 8since 2011
- 5-year trend
- ≈ stablevs prior 5y