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Dailey

♀ Girl

Pronounced DAY-lee /ˈdeɪ.li/High

Meaning: A spelling of Daley — from the Irish O Dalaigh, 'descendant of Dalach', from dail, 'an assembly/gathering'; used for both sexes; we note the surnameLow

In 30 seconds: Descendant of Dalach; one who gathers: Dailey is an Irish surname. Crisp, modern, and warm. Used for both sexes.
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Origin LowIrish
MeaningA spelling of Daley — from the Irish O Dalaigh, 'descendant of Dalach', from dail, 'an assembly/gathering'; used for both sexes; we note the surname
U.S. rank (2025)#7216 ↗ Rising
2025 U.S. births15 girls (0.00% of U.S. girls)
Peak year2020
Total births (all-time)≈ 284

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

peak 202019942025

U.S. births per year (Social Security Administration, 1880–present). Pink marker = peak year.

SSA data updated May 2026. How we source & verify this data.

History & Origin

Dailey is a spelling of Daley — from the Irish O Dalaigh, 'descendant of Dalach', from dail, 'an assembly/gathering' (we note the surname). Used for both sexes, here for a girl (slug distinguished; said 'DAY-lee').

In the U.S. it appears as a modern surname-name for both sexes. Rare, one-who-gathers at the root, and crisp.

Did you know? Dailey/Daley comes from the Irish O Dalaigh, 'descendant of Dalach', from dail, 'an assembly' — a crisp surname-name, used for both sexes (we note the surname; said 'DAY-lee').
Overall data confidence 30%
References — Daley — surname; unisex

Variations

DaleyDalyDailee

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Dailey mean?

Dailey spells Daley — Irish 'descendant of Dalach', from dail, 'an assembly'; used for both sexes; here for a girl.

How do you pronounce Dailey?

It's said DAY-lee /de.li/ — two syllables, stress on the first.

Is Dailey a boy or girl name?

Dailey is used for both sexes; this page covers its use as a girl's name.

How popular is Dailey?

Dailey is a very rare name in the U.S.

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