Holding steady.
Popularity of Daisi since 1984
Babies named Daisi per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Girls |
|---|---|
| 1980s | 13 |
| 1990s | 58 |
| 2000s | 79 |
| 2010s | 37 |
| 2020s | 0 |
Meaning & origin
The name Daisi first appeared in U.S. birth records in 1984, a time when creative spellings of established names were gaining popularity. Its peak year came in 1999, though it never achieved widespread use and remains an extremely rare choice. Compared to the more common spelling Daisy, Daisi represents a streamlined, phonetic variant that appeals to parents seeking a familiar sound with a distinct look. Without any recorded top states or notable rankings, the name occupies a niche space, favored by those who prefer modern respellings over traditional forms. Its trajectory has remained stable since the early 2000s, with occasional but infrequent use.
Daisi is a modern respelling of Daisy, a flower name that emerged in the late 19th century as a given name. Daisy itself derives from the Old English dæges eage, meaning "day's eye," referring to the flower's habit of opening at dawn. The spelling Daisi follows a trend of simplifying or phonetically spelling established names, and has been used in the United States since the 1980s.
Sibling names for Daisi
Names that share Daisi's style, for a brother or sister.
