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Daly

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Pronounced DAY-lee /ˈdeɪ.li/Medium

Meaning: From the Irish surname Daly (O Dalaigh), 'descendant of Dalaigh,' a name tied to dail, 'assembly; gathering.' A surname used here as a bright, modern given name.Low

In 30 seconds: A bright Irish surname name: Daly ties to 'assembly; gathering' (said 'DAY-lee'). Crisp, modern, and fresh.
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Origin MediumIrish
MeaningFrom the Irish surname Daly (O Dalaigh), 'descendant of Dalaigh,' a name tied to dail, 'assembly; gathering.' A surname used here as a bright, modern given name.
U.S. rank (2024)#12425 ↘ Falling
2024 U.S. births7 girls (0.00% of U.S. girls)
Peak year2002
Total births (all-time)≈ 308

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

peak 200219882024

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

Daly comes from the Irish surname O Dalaigh, 'descendant of Dalaigh' (linked to dail, 'assembly'). As a given name it reads crisp and modern — rare in the U.S. (said 'DAY-lee').

It appears only rarely as a girl's given name in the U.S. Rare, surname-style, and bright.

Did you know? Daly is an Irish surname (O Dalaigh) tied to dail, 'assembly; gathering' — turned given name with a bright, modern ring that fits the surname-as-first-name trend (said 'DAY-lee').
Overall data confidence 46%
References — Daly — Irish surname O Dalaigh; 'assembly'

Variations

DaleyDaileyDaly

Nicknames

DaiLee

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Daly mean?

Daly is an Irish surname (O Dalaigh) tied to 'assembly; gathering,' now used as a first name.

How do you pronounce Daly?

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

Is Daly a boy or girl name?

Daly is used for both; here it is a girl's name.

How popular is Daly?

Daly is a rare name in the U.S.

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