Halleigh
A girl's name of Old English origin with 332 recorded U.S. births.
Meaning & Origin
Halleigh peaked during the Gen Z era, when 25 babies received this name in a single year (2009). That era was defined by globally influenced, diversity-driven naming, and Halleigh remains in active use today — a name that has outlasted its original moment.
In the most recent SSA release, Halleigh ranks #11422 among U.S. girl names — distinctive enough to stand out.
Halleigh is a girl's baby name of Old English origin, a variant spelling of Halley or Hailey — from the place name meaning 'hay clearing' or alternatively as a short form of Hallelujah (Hebrew meaning 'praise God'). The -leigh ending gives it a more decorative visual form.
With over 330 births in SSA records, Halleigh has established itself as a genuine American name — feminine and bright, with the sunny energy characteristic of all the Hailey/Hayley family of names.
EtymologyShow more
Phonetically, Halleigh belongs to a cluster of names characterized by their sharp, distinct ending — ending on a consonant gives it a firm, clear close. At two syllables, it has a two-beat rhythm that is easy to call across a room and natural in conversation.
Within the Old English naming tradition, names with similar sound structures often share underlying etymological patterns. Exploring Old English names on this site may surface connections that illuminate Halleigh’s linguistic neighborhood.
At a Glance
Popularity Over Time
Halleigh climbed 1816 spots in the last 20 years — from #13238 to #11422.
Popularity by Decade
| Decade | Births | Trend |
|---|---|---|
| 2020s | 42 | ▼ |
| 2010s | 146 | ▲ |
| 2000s | 128 | ▲ |
| 1990s | 16 | — |
The Story of Halleigh
A Gen Z name
Peaking in 2009, Halleigh is a name that defines a generation. Girls named Halleigh are most likely born between 1999 and 2019.
How rare is Halleigh?
Only about 1 in every 450,000 babies born in 2024 was named Halleigh — a truly uncommon choice.
The journey through the decades
First appeared in the records in 1995, peaked in the 2010s with 146 births that decade, and has gracefully settled into a quieter chapter.
Halleigh by the numbers
- Would fill 7 school buses
Year-by-Year Data
View complete yearly data(28 years, 1995–2024)
| Year | Births | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 8 | #11422 |
| 2023 | 9 | #10605 |
| 2022 | 11 | #9268 |
| 2021 | 9 | #10574 |
| 2020 | 5 | #15962 |
| 2019 | 12 | #8781 |
| 2018 | 9 | #10870 |
| 2017 | 20 | #6131 |
| 2016 | 11 | #9647 |
| 2015 | 12 | #9150 |
| 2014 | 13 | #8645 |
| 2013 | 17 | #7164 |
| 2012 | 21 | #6195 |
| 2011 | 16 | #7558 |
| 2010 | 15 | #8040 |
| 2009 | 25 | #5604 |
| 2008 | 10 | #11087 |
| 2007 | 21 | #6406 |
| 2006 | 10 | #10879 |
| 2005 | 12 | #9089 |
Source: U.S. Social Security Administration. Showing years with 5+ recorded births.
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Data source: U.S. Social Security Administration, 1995–2024