Sea or ocean
Hae is a feminine name of Korean origin that translates directly to sea or ocean. It is a common element in Sino-Korean names, often used as a single-syllable name or as a component in longer combinations. The name reflects the vastness and depth of the water.
Less common today
Hae isn't in the latest US Top 1000. It last peaked at #8,706 in 1990.
US births per 5-year period, 1990βpresent (SSA data).
Subject of the first season of the podcast Serial