Hayley
Meaning of Hayley
Hayley dances off the tongue as HAY-lee, a cheery sound rooted in Old English words for “hay” and “meadow,” so the name paints a picture of sunlight over green fields—pura vida in six letters. Born as a surname, she leapt into first-name fame with 1960s screen darling Hayley Mills, then kept her groove thanks to powerhouse singers like Hayley Williams and Marvel star Hayley Atwell. In the U.S. charts she sprinted upward in the late ’90s and early 2000s, and although she now strolls outside the top 500, she still feels fresh, like a breeze that whispers “¡vamos!” to new parents. Hayley’s vibe is bright, friendly, and just a little adventurous, making her perfect for a niña who will run barefoot through both ideas and playgrounds.
Pronunciation
English
- Pronunced as HAY-lee (/ˈheɪli/)
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Notable People Named Hayley
| Hayley Williams is an American singer-songwriter, best known as the co-founder, lead vocalist, and sole constant member of the rock band Paramore. |
| Hayley Kiyoko Alcroft is an American singer-songwriter and actress celebrated for her roles in film and television. |
| Hayley Mills is an English actress and singer who gained early fame by winning major awards like the BAFTA and Golden Globe as a child star. |
| Hayley Atwell is an English-American actress acclaimed for her roles in period dramas and her award nominations. |
| Hayley Mulheron is a Scottish netballer who captained Scotland at the 2015 Netball World Cup and represented her country in multiple World Cups and Commonwealth Games. |
| Hayley Okines, an English author and activist with progeria, lived to 17 years old, surpassing the typical life expectancy through a drug trial. |
| Hayley Arceneaux, an American physician assistant, made history as the first person with a prosthetic leg to orbit Earth and was the youngest American to achieve this milestone. |
| Hayley Amber Hasselhoff is an American actress and plus-size model, known for her role in "Huge" and as David Hasselhoff's daughter. |
| Hayley Haining is a British runner who was nominated as a reserve for the 2008 Olympic British team. |
| English cricketer Hayley May Brown is a right-handed batter for Northamptonshire, having previously played for Huntingdonshire, Essex, and Sunrisers. |
| Hayley Joann Williams is a British actress best known for her roles in horror and science fiction films, including the lead in "Triassic World". |
| Hayley Parsons is a Welsh entrepreneur and investor best known as the founder of the British financial services comparison website GoCompare. |
| Hayley Evetts is an English singer, TV presenter, and actress who became famous on Pop Idol. |
| Hayley Yelling Higham is a British former runner and the sister-in-law of fellow British runner Liz Yelling. |
| Hayley Law is a Canadian actress and singer recognized for her roles in Riverdale, Altered Carbon, and Spontaneous. |
