Daley
Fact sheet
- Name
- Daley
- Gender
- Girl name
- Syllables
- 2
The female first name Daley has its roots in the Irish surname Ó Dálaigh. The meaning of the name can be translated as 'the descendant of Dálach'.
What does the name Daley mean?
Daley, a female first name, comes from the Irish surname Ó Dálaigh. The translation is 'the descendant of Dálach'. Its origins can be traced back to the Old Irish Ó Dálaigh, which means 'descendant of Dálach' and is associated with the Old Irish term dáil for 'assembly'.
Where does the name Daley come from?
Daley is a female first name of Old Irish origin that carries the meaning 'the descendant of Dálach'.
How do you pronounce Daley?
Daley is pronounced like 'Deili'.
Popularity
In Germany, Daley is a rather rare first name. It has never appeared in the German first name charts. In Austria, the name reached its highest ranking at 1,288th place in 2007. Between 1984 and 2024, Daley was given as a first name in Austria less than 10 times, placing it at 7,542nd. In the last ten years, no child has received this name.
Famous people
- Daley Blind (Dutch national football player)
Frequently asked questions about the name Daley
Where does the name Daley come from?
Daley has its roots in Old Irish and comes from the surname Ó Dálaigh.
What does the name Daley mean?
The meaning of Daley is 'the descendant of Dálach', with Dálach itself being connected to the Old Irish term dáil for 'assembly'.
How popular is the name Daley?
Daley is a name used in both the English and Irish linguistic areas, but its popularity varies regionally.