Sibling names for Hayes
Names that sound like they belong in the same family as Hayes usually share its era. These sister and brother names rose and fell on a similar curve to Hayes, whose busiest decade was the 2020s, and are about as common, so neither child's name will feel dated or unusual next to the other.
Sister names for Hayes
| Name | Meaning | Rank 2025 | Babies, last 5 years | Peak decade |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Magnolia | magnolia (the flowering tree) | #124 | 10,192 | 2020s |
| Tilly | pet form of Matilda (might + battle) | #885 | 1,286 | 2020s |
| Maisie | pet form of Margaret ('pearl') | #233 | 5,335 | 2020s |
| Poppy | poppy (flower) | #292 | 4,812 | 2020s |
| Juniper | juniper (the shrub) | #100 | 11,968 | 2020s |
| Lakelynn | #498 | 1,906 | 2020s | |
| Kaylani | sea and sky (variant of Kailani) | #185 | 6,578 | 2020s |
| Sutton | south farmstead (place name) | #181 | 7,337 | 2020s |
| Collins | son of Colin; Irish Ó Coileáin | #241 | 6,032 | 2020s |
| Ayra | #939 | 1,307 | 2020s | |
| Oakley | oak clearing (place name) | #156 | 9,099 | 2020s |
| Calliope | beautiful voice | #451 | 2,925 | 2020s |
Brother names for Hayes
| Name | Meaning | Rank 2025 | Babies, last 5 years | Peak decade |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Theo | short form of Theodore: gift of God | #82 | 18,559 | 2020s |
| Brooks | brook, stream (surname) | #64 | 22,965 | 2020s |
| Arlo | #148 | 11,450 | 2020s | |
| Archer | bowman (surname) | #98 | 15,217 | 2020s |
| Briggs | at the bridge | #356 | 4,659 | 2020s |
| Ledger | #554 | 2,634 | 2020s | |
| Everest | Mount Everest; surname from Évreux | #796 | 1,450 | 2020s |
| Ace | ace (word name) | #164 | 11,712 | 2020s |
| Adriel | #84 | 15,539 | 2020s | |
| Luca | Italian form of Luke | #14 | 39,306 | 2020s |
| Zakai | #563 | 2,104 | 2020s | |
| Wells | springs, wells | #347 | 3,789 | 2020s |
Hayes's era
Hayes ranked #162 for boys in 2025, against #539 in 2015. Its best year was 2024, at #160. Names that rose and fell with it share its period feel, which keeps the set consistent.
Timeless names that go with any sibling
These names have been used steadily for a hundred years, so they sit comfortably next to a name from any era, Hayes included.
Girls: Elizabeth, Maria, Lydia, Cecilia, Julia, Miriam. Boys: Samuel, Anthony, Wesley, Vincent, Calvin, Victor.
How these were chosen
Each suggestion's share of US babies has followed a curve close to Hayes's since 1880, and its recent number of babies is within about twelve times Hayes's, so the names are in the same league. Names starting with the same letter as Hayes or with the same ending are left out, so the names go together without matching. Spellings of Hayes itself are excluded.