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Dailyn
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Pronounced DAY-lin /ˈdeɪ.lɪn/High
Meaning: brightness of dayMedium
In 30 seconds: Dailyn is a variant of Daelyn, blending Day (daylight) with the -lyn suffix. A cheerful two-syllable name evoking morning brightness.
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Origin MediumEnglish
Meaningbrightness of day
U.S. rank (2025)#2700 ↘ Falling
2025 U.S. births64 girls (0.00% of U.S. girls)
Peak year2020
Total births (all-time)≈ 1,873
Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data
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
Dailyn is a variant spelling of Daelyn, combining Day (daylight) with the -lyn feminine suffix. Both spellings appear in modern US naming records.
Dailyn has appeared in US birth records as an alternative to Daelyn.
Did you know? The ai combination in Dailyn appears in beloved names like Daisy, Caitlin, and Rain — suggesting freshness and natural elements alongside the sunlit Day root.
Overall data confidence 62%
Behind the Name: Dailyn — name etymology referenceUS Social Security Name Database — U.S. popularity data
Variations
DaelynDaylinDaylyn
Nicknames
Dail
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What does Dailyn mean?
Dailyn means brightness of day.
How do you pronounce Dailyn?
Dailyn is pronounced DAY-lin (/ˈdeɪ.lɪn/), with 2 syllables.
Is Dailyn a girl's name?
Yes, Dailyn is used as a girl's name.
How popular is the name Dailyn?
Variant spelling of Daelyn; Day + lyn etymology clear.