Hailey in Chinese
Hailey in Chinese is 海莉 (Hǎi Lì).
- Origin
- English
- Meaning
- hay meadow
Etymologically, Hailey is English and is commonly glossed as "hay meadow". It first shows up in US Social Security records in 1963 and peaked in 2003. Spellings pronounced the same way include Haley, Hayley, which share the transliteration 海莉.
3 ways to write Hailey
phonetic
Following the sound of your name
海莉
Hǎi Lì
The standard transliteration of Hailey: 海 (hǎi, "sea, ocean"), 莉 (lì, "jasmine"). Chosen for sound, it is instantly recognizable as this name.
Why these characters?
The mapping is one character per syllable: 海 (hǎi) carries "hai", 莉 (lì) carries "ley". The tone contour is 3-4 (dipping, falling).
Character breakdown
20 strokes total (simplified)- 海
hǎi
Tone 3 · 10 strokes (simplified)
sea, ocean
- 莉
lì
Tone 4 · 10 strokes (simplified)
jasmine
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meaningful
Chosen for meaning and association
雅岚
Yǎ Lán
Inspired by "hay meadow": 雅 (yǎ, "elegant, refined") + 岚 (lán, "mountain mist"), expressing land, hills and home.
Why these characters?
Because Hailey is linked to "meadow", the name leads with 雅 (elegant, refined); 岚 (mountain mist) gives it a natural given-name finish.
Character breakdown
19 strokes total (simplified)- 雅
yǎ
Tone 3 · 12 strokes (simplified)
elegant, refined
- 岚
lán
Tone 2 · 7 strokes (simplified)
mountain mist
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balanced
A balance of sound and meaning
海岚
Hǎi Lán
海 (hǎi, "sea, ocean") + 岚 (lán, "mountain mist"): echoes the sound of the English name while carrying meaning.
Why these characters?
It keeps 海 (hǎi), the same opening character as the transliteration 海莉, for the "hai" sound, and replaces the rest with 岚 ("mountain mist") so the whole reads as a real given name.
Character breakdown
17 strokes total (simplified)- 海
hǎi
Tone 3 · 10 strokes (simplified)
sea, ocean
- 岚
lán
Tone 2 · 7 strokes (simplified)
mountain mist
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Recent US usage of Hailey
In the Social Security Administration’s 2020–2025 snapshot, Hailey ranked 83 among names recorded for girls, with 17,379 registrations in that group across the period. These are US birth-name records, rather than search counts or a ranking of Chinese names. The period covers part of a decade; it is not a final ranking for the whole 2020s.
Compare the dated figures in the SSA’s official 2020s name table. This snapshot was checked on 2026-10-15; any historical figures on this page describe their own stated period.
Popularity in the US
US Social Security records show 156,942 girls named Hailey since 1963, with the high point in 2003 (8,793 births) and the busiest decade being the 2000s. Between 1990 and 2017 it climbed, from #292 to #72 among girls.
- Peak year
- 2003
- Peak decade
- 2000s
- First year
- 1963
- Total since 1880
- 156,942
More About Hailey in Chinese
The Chinese translation of Hailey offers multiple styles to suit different preferences. Whether you prefer a phonetic transliteration that sounds like your name, or a meaningful interpretation that captures the essence of Hailey, you'll find options that work for you.
Hailey is also spelled Haley and Hayley — all spellings share the same Chinese characters.
If you're exploring Chinese names for girls, you might also be interested in Haley in Chinese, Hayley in Chinese, and Katie in Chinese. Each name has its own unique character combinations and meanings.
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When choosing Chinese characters for Hailey, consider whether you want:
- Phonetic accuracy: Characters that sound like Hailey to native Chinese speakers
- Meaningful symbolism: Characters chosen for their beautiful meanings and cultural significance
- Balanced approach: A combination of sound and meaning that works well in both languages
Browse our complete A-Z index of Chinese names to explore more options, or start with our curated list of popular names in Chinese to see what others are choosing.
Frequently asked questions
How do you write Hailey in Chinese?
海莉 (Hǎi Lì), identical in simplified and traditional script. This is the conventional transliteration used in Chinese media.
Is there a Chinese name for Hailey with real meaning?
Try 雅岚 (Yǎ Lán): elegant, refined + mountain mist, inspired by "hay meadow". For something that still sounds like Hailey, 海岚 (Hǎi Lán) is a middle ground.
How many strokes does 海莉 have?
20 strokes in simplified form; per character: 海 10, 莉 10.