Daley
Pronunciation: [ d-AYL-ee ]
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A distinctive boy name with a rare, memorable quality.
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Daley first appeared in US Social Security records in 1985.
Over 132 babies have been named Daley in the United States since SSA records began.
Today, Daley is past its peak , currently ranked #13,731 for boy names in the US .
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Quick Facts
- Gender
- Boy
- Popularity Rank
- #13,731
- Total SSA Count
- 7
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Daley is also used as a girl name, ranked #57761.
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About the Name Daley
Daley is a boy name .
Is Daley a boy or girl name? Daley is used as both a boy and girl name. As a boy name, it ranks #13,731 in popularity. As a girl name, it ranks #57,761. Daley is more commonly used as a boy name.
Daley is currently ranked #13,731 in popularity for boy names in the United States.
Common nicknames for Daley include Dal, Day, Daie, and Dalkins. These shorter forms provide casual alternatives while keeping the elegance of the full name.
Alternative spellings of Daley include Dale . Each spelling variation gives the name a slightly different character while preserving its sound and meaning.
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