NAME PROFILE
Halley
Halley is of English origin, meaning 'hay clearing' or 'meadow by the hall.' The name carries a sense of brightness and exploration, often associated with the vastness of space and the wonders of astronomy.
Key Stats
| Total births | 4,238 |
| Gender | Female (0% / 100%) |
| Peak year | 1986 |
| Peak generation | Millennial |
| First recorded | 1985 |
| Most recent | 2025 |
| Syllables | 2 |
| Origin | — |
| Comeback name | No |
Popularity Trend (1910–2025)
19102025
Top States
CA — 27%TX — 24%FL — 17%OH — 16%NY — 16%
Notable People
Halley (Astronomer, known for Halley's Comet) · Halley Berry (Actress, *Monster's Ball*) · Halley K. (Musician, known for *Dancing in the Sky*) · Halley Feiffer (Playwright, known for *I’m Not a Poet*) · Halley Arp (Astrophysicist, known for work in cosmic rays)
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