Hero; hay clearing
Halei is a modern variation of the English surname Haley, which originally denoted a person living near a hay clearing or meadow. In some contexts, it is also associated with the Norse name Hale, meaning hero. Its rarity today gives it a unique, contemporary feel compared to its more common counterparts.
Less common today
Halei isn't in the latest US Top 1000. It last peaked at #3,959 in 2000.
US births per 5-year period, 1990–present (SSA data).
