Dayshawn vs Kailey

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Dayshawn

Boy #8,931 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"God is gracious"

Origin: Hebrew via Irish/American

Cultural Roots

African-American American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#8,931
Total SSA Count
10
Syllables
2
Formality
Casual
Nicknames
Day, Shawn, D

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

Popularity Comparison

Dayshawn Rank #8,931
Kailey Rank #1,284

Kailey is more popular, ranked #1284 vs #8931 for Dayshawn.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Dayshawn ___

  • Dayshawn James
  • Dayshawn Lee
  • Dayshawn Andre
  • Dayshawn Marcus
  • Dayshawn Jerome
  • Dayshawn Antonio

Kailey ___

  • Kailey Ann
  • Kailey Grace
  • Kailey Marie
  • Kailey Rose
  • Kailey Elizabeth
  • Kailey Nicole

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Dayshawn

DeShawn DaQuan Darius Demarco Tamia

If you choose Kailey

Hailey Bailey Kylie Rylee Brielle

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Dayshawn or Kailey more popular?

Kailey is more popular, ranked #1284 compared to Dayshawn at #8931 in the United States.

What do Dayshawn and Kailey mean?

Dayshawn means "God is gracious" (Hebrew via Irish/American origin). Kailey means "slender, graceful" (Irish Gaelic origin).

Are Dayshawn and Kailey boy or girl names?

Dayshawn is primarily a boy name. Kailey is primarily a girl name.

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