Hayley
Girl name · 3,584 babies recorded · 1974–2025
Hayley: 3,584 babies born in Scotland since 1974, given to girls, peaking at 221 births in 1993.
The name Hayley has its roots in Old English, derived from the elements *hēg* (hay) and *lēah* (clearing or meadow), originally a surname for someone who lived near a hay meadow. It was brought into the mainstream as a first name largely through the charm of English actress Hayley Mills, whose starring role in the 1961 film *Pollyanna* made the name a household favourite. The name also shares its etymological origin with several
Girl 52 of 52 years
- Peak year
- 1993221 babies
- Latest (2025)
- #17224 babies
- Total births
- 3,584since 1974
- 5-year trend
- ▼ 6%vs prior 5y