Haylea is an uncommon, yet distinctive female given name of American origin. It is believed to be a variant spelling of the name Haleigh, which itself is derived from the English surname Hayle, meaning 'nook' or 'inlet'. The name Haylea first gained popularity in the United States during the late 20th century but remains relatively rare compared to other names.
The name Haylea experienced a significant increase in popularity between 1986 and 2003, with the highest number of births occurring in 2003 (55). However, there was a gradual decrease thereafter, with only 6 births recorded in both 2014 and 2016. Overall, there were 817 babies named Haylea from 1986 to 2017.