Rising since 2015, #5,722 for girls today.
Popularity of Deilany since 2011
Babies named Deilany per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Girls |
|---|---|
| 2010s | 38 |
| 2020s | 100 |
Meaning & origin
Deilany entered U.S. name records in 2011, a late arrival compared to many established names. Its trajectory shows steady growth since 2015, peaking in 2023 at rank 5,722. That year, roughly 1 in every 76,537 girls received the name, making it a distinctive choice. The spelling Deilany reflects a creative respelling of the Irish surname Delaney, which has enjoyed popularity in various forms. In Texas, where the name appears most frequently, it fits a trend of names ending in -ee for girls. While its etymology traces back to Irish roots, the modern spelling Deilany is a purely American coinage, part of a wave of unique names that draw from traditional surnames but add a feminine twist.
Deilany first appeared in U.S. birth records in 2011, likely a modern respelling or variant of the surname Delaney. Delaney itself derives from the Irish Ó Dubhshláine, meaning 'descendant of Dubhshláine,' a personal name composed of dubh 'black' and slán 'challenge' or 'defiance.' The Deilany spelling reflects a contemporary trend of -y endings for girls, giving it a distinctly American coinage feel.
Where Deilany is most popular
Births per 100,000 girls by state, 2025. The lightest shade means too few recorded births.
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Deila, Lani, Dede
Sibling names for Deilany
Names that share Deilany's style, for a brother or sister.
