Haley
Girl name · 183 babies recorded · 1974–2025
Haley: 183 babies born in Scotland since 1974, given to girls, peaking at 15 births in 1987.
Haley began as an English surname, drawn from a place name meaning “hay clearing” in Old English (hēg + lēah), and is often considered a variant of Hailey. The name gained widespread popularity through actor Haley Joel Osment, known for his role in *The Sixth Sense*, as well as singer Haley Reinhart and actress Haley Lu Richardson. Though not directly linked, the spelling Halley appears in the famous Halley’s Comet, named after astronomer Edmond Halley. Variants such as Hayley, Hailey, and Hallie offer flexible choices for parents, while the name’s soft, friendly sound has made it a enduring favourite across English-speaking countries, including Scotland.
Girl 25 of 52 years
- Peak year
- 198715 babies
- Latest (2021)
- #7923 babies
- Total births
- 183since 1979
- 5-year trend
- ▼ 67%vs prior 5y