Holding steady, #7,133 for girls today.
Popularity of Dailey since 1903
Babies named Dailey per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Girls | Boys |
|---|---|---|
| 1900s | 0 | 5 |
| 1910s | 0 | 18 |
| 1920s | 0 | 11 |
| 1930s | 0 | 25 |
| 1940s | 0 | 15 |
| 1950s | 0 | 12 |
| 1960s | 0 | 0 |
| 1970s | 0 | 0 |
| 1980s | 0 | 0 |
| 1990s | 29 | 0 |
| 2000s | 85 | 10 |
| 2010s | 100 | 5 |
| 2020s | 70 | 0 |
Meaning & origin
Dailey entered the U.S. naming pool in 1994 and has maintained a consistent but low profile, ranking around the 7,000 mark in recent years. Its peak year was 2020, suggesting a small uptick in interest during that period. Given that about 1 in 107,151 newborns received the name in 2025, Dailey remains an uncommon choice, appealing to parents seeking a surname-style name with a soft, modern sound. While no specific top states are recorded, its usage appears scattered across the country. The name's ambiguous origins, blending possible Irish and English roots, add to its understated charm without burdening it with a fixed meaning. For families drawn to names like Avery or Quinn, Dailey offers a similar feel with a touch of rarity.
Dailey is a modern given name possibly adapted from the Irish surname Daley (Ó Dálaigh), meaning 'descendant of Dálaigh', where Dálaigh refers to an assembly or gathering. Alternatively, it may be a variant of the English surname Dayley or an invented spelling of the word 'daily'. Its use as a first name began in the late 20th century, primarily in the United States.
Sibling names for Dailey
Names that share Dailey's style, for a brother or sister.
