MallowbyNames

Daysie

DAY-zee · A phonetic respelling of Daisy, the flower name often associated with purity and innocence.

Peak popularity
2009
Usually for
Girls
Trend
Rising since 2022

Rising since 2022.

Popularity of Daysie since 1997

Babies named Daysie per year in U.S. Social Security records.

3710200020102020Most births 2009Girls
Data table (by decade)
DecadeGirls
1990s12
2000s52
2010s43
2020s6

Meaning & origin

Daysie is a modern respelling of the classic flower name Daisy, first appearing in U.S. records in 1997. The name experienced its broadest use in 2009, its peak year, and has been rising again since 2022. Though it has never cracked the top 1000 in national rankings, the variant Daisee is also occasionally used. The spelling Daysie appeals to parents seeking a fresh, more phonetic take on a familiar favorite. With no associated top states, its use is still scattered, but its upward trajectory suggests it is finding a niche among names like Maisie and Rosie.

Daysie is a modern phonetic variant of Daisy, which derives from the Old English dæges eage (day's eye), referring to the flower that opens at dawn. The name Daisy has been used as a given name since the 19th century, often as a nickname for Margaret. Daysie represents a contemporary respelling that departs from the traditional flower-noun form.

Nicknames & variants

Nicknames: Day, Daze

Variants: Daisy, Daisee, Daisey

Sibling names for Daysie

Names that share Daysie's style, for a brother or sister.

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Questions parents ask

What does the name Daysie mean?
Daysie is a phonetic respelling of Daisy, meaning the day's eye flower.
How popular is the name Daysie?
Daysie has been recorded in U.S. data since 1997, with its peak year in 2009. It is currently rising in usage since 2022.
Is Daysie a boy or girl name?
Daysie is almost exclusively used for girls.