Hali
Fact sheet
- Name
- Hali
- Gender
- Girl name
- Syllables
- 2
The first name Hali is regarded as a modern English variant of Hayley, which has its origin in an old English surname and is originally derived from a geographical designation. Its translation is "the hay meadow."
What does the name Hali mean?
Hali is a girl's name that is regarded as a contemporary English form of Hayley. This name is derived from a historical surname and has its roots in a place name. The meaning of the name is "the hay meadow." It consists of two Old English elements: heg, meaning "the hay," and leah, which describes "the meadow," "the clearing," or "the forest." Furthermore, Hali represents a Hawaiian form of Holly. In Greek, the name is associated with "the sea" or "thinking of the sea." Other variants include Halie, Heylie, Haley, Hailie, Haylee, Hailee, and Haleigh.
Where does the name Hali come from?
The name Hali is a feminine first name with Old English roots and means "the hay meadow."
How do you pronounce Hali?
Hali is pronounced like 'Hah-li.'
Popularity
In Germany, Hali is a rather rare first name. In 2023, it ranked 5,633rd on the list of the most common female baby names. In the past ten years, Hali has been given as a first name fewer than 10 times, placing it 11,442nd in the ten-year statistics. From 2010 to 2024, it ranks 13,070th. The global popularity and frequency of Hali can be seen in its rankings in the name charts of various countries.
Famous people
- Hali Flickinger (American swimmer)
Frequently asked questions about the name Hali
What is the origin of the name Hali?
Hali is a feminine first name with Old English roots and originates from the combination of the terms 'heg' (the hay) and 'leah' (the meadow, the clearing, the forest).
What does the name Hali mean?
The name Hali means 'the hay meadow' and is a modern English form of the name Hayley. Additionally, it is understood in the Hawaiian language as a form of Holly.
How popular is the name Hali?
The popularity of the name Hali fluctuates, but it has been increasingly trending in recent years, especially in English-speaking countries and in Hawaii.