Darley
Pronunciation: [ d-AHRL-ee ]
Darley is a girl baby name. Ranked #36,416 in the US, popular nicknames include Dar, Day, and Darie.
A distinctive girl name with a rare, memorable quality.
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Meaning & Origin
Darley is a girl name, recorded for 6 babies in US birth records. It is pronounced d-AHRL-ee.
Parents who love the name Darley often also consider Sung, Christiane, Raenelle .
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Historical Record
Darley first appeared in US Social Security records in 1951.
Over 12 babies have been named Darley in the United States since SSA records began.
Today, Darley is a hidden gem — rare but distinctive , currently ranked #36,416 for girl names in the US .
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Quick Facts
- Gender
- Girl
- Popularity Rank
- #36,416
- Total SSA Count
- 6
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About the Name Darley
Darley is a girl name .
Is Darley a boy or girl name? Darley is used as both a girl and boy name. As a girl name, it ranks #36,416 in popularity. As a boy name, it ranks #17,929. Darley is more commonly used as a boy name.
Darley is currently ranked #36,416 in popularity for girl names in the United States.
Common nicknames for Darley include Dar, Day, Darie, and Darlie. These shorter forms provide casual alternatives while keeping the elegance of the full name.
Alternative spellings of Darley include Darla, Darlene, Darling, Darlyn . Each spelling variation gives the name a slightly different character while preserving its sound and meaning.
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Sources
- U.S. Social Security Administration — National Baby Names Data (popularity rankings and historical trends)
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