Dailey
Pronunciation: [ d-AYL-ee ]
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A distinctive boy name with a rare, memorable quality.
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Dailey first appeared in US Social Security records in 1957.
Over 28 babies have been named Dailey in the United States since SSA records began.
Today, Dailey is a hidden gem — rare but distinctive , currently ranked #26,929 for boy names in the US .
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Quick Facts
- Gender
- Boy
- Popularity Rank
- #26,929
- Total SSA Count
- 5
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Dailey is also used as a girl name, ranked #9904.
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About the Name Dailey
Dailey is a boy name .
Is Dailey a boy or girl name? Dailey is used as both a boy and girl name. As a boy name, it ranks #26,929 in popularity. As a girl name, it ranks #9,904. Dailey is more commonly used as a girl name.
Dailey is currently ranked #26,929 in popularity for boy names in the United States.
Common nicknames for Dailey include Dai, Dail, Daily, Dailie, Day, Daie, and Daikins. These shorter forms provide casual alternatives while keeping the elegance of the full name.
Alternative spellings of Dailey include Dailyn . Each spelling variation gives the name a slightly different character while preserving its sound and meaning.
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