Hayley
Hayley is gaining traction — chosen by more Aussie parents than a few years back.
Note: Hayley hasn't appeared in any Australian state's published top-100 list since 2022. State BDM registries publish only the top 100 names per year — names below that threshold no longer show in the data even if babies are still being given them. Read more about coverage limits.
Popularity over the years
Registrations: 48 in 1977 → 67 in 2022 (+40%).
Highest rank: #16 in 2008.
Neighbours in the 2022 ranking
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By state & territory — 2022
How often Hayley was registered in each of the 8 Australian states and territories.
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Most popular in Queensland (51 babies) , least popular in South Australia (16).
In 2022: 67 babies named Hayley across 2 of 8 states and territories.
Frequently asked questions
- How many babies in Australia have been named Hayley?
- Between 1977 and 2022, Hayley was registered for 12,681 babies in the available state datasets.
- Is Hayley a popular name in Australia?
- Hayley has fallen out of every Australian state's published top-100 list since 2022, when it last ranked #112 with 67 registrations. Each state's Births, Deaths & Marriages registry only publishes the top 100 names per year — names below that threshold disappear from the data even if babies are still being given them.