Haile
Below 5 births
2025 SSA
About Haile
Haile is a unisex name with Ethiopian origins, though more commonly used for girls in Western countries. Most famously associated with Ethiopian emperor Haile Selassie and Olympic champion Haile Gebrselassie, the name carries connotations of strength and achievement. In Amharic, it derives from 'hayle' meaning 'power' or 'strength.' The feminine usage has grown in English-speaking countries as an alternative to similar-sounding names like Hayley. Haile features a simple yet distinctive phonetic quality, with its two-syllable structure and melodious sound. The name balances cultural richness with accessibility, offering a meaningful choice that works across different linguistic contexts while honoring its Ethiopian heritage.
Haile is also given to boys, where it ranks #12688 in the US.
Pronounced HY-lee.
As of October 2026, Haile ranked #12688 for boys in US births in 2025 and #9117 for girls in US births in 2024 SSA, peaked at #2312 for boys in 1935 and #2430 for girls in 2002.
Popularity & trends
Data table
| Year | US rank · boys | Births · boys | US rank · girls | Births · girls |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2014 | — | 0 | — | 0 |
| 2015 | — | 0 | — | 0 |
| 2016 | — | 0 | — | 0 |
| 2017 | — | 0 | — | 0 |
| 2018 | — | 0 | — | 0 |
| 2019 | — | 0 | — | 0 |
| 2020 | — | 0 | — | 0 |
| 2021 | — | 0 | — | 0 |
| 2022 | — | 0 | — | 0 |
| 2023 | — | 0 | — | 0 |
| 2024 | — | 0 | — | 0 |
| 2025 | — | 0 | — | 0 |
Haile on lists
Famous Hailes
- Haile SelassieGirl
male Emperor of Ethiopia from 1930 to 1974