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Halley
GirlMeaning of Halley: English: 'clearing near the hall'
Halley is a girl's name most strongly associated with English naming. It has 6 letters and 2 syllables, and it is familiar but far from overused — 3403rd most popular girls' name in the United States in 2025 and 2574th in England & Wales.
US rank 2025
#3403
43 babies in 2025
England & Wales 2024
#2574
10 babies in 2024
US babies since 1880
4,238
First recorded 1910 · peak 1986
Trend
rising
Style: uncommon
Popularity over time
Gender split
3% boys · 97% girls, based on US, UK and international usage.
Origins & cultures
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