Origin
Irish (Celtic)
Syllables
2
Zodiac
Leo
Trend
Declining
At a glance
Daly is a name often given to girls. Ranked #12425 and is easing off the charts this year. It comes from a Irish (Celtic) origin and traditionally means "Descendant of the assembly leader in medieval Ireland". It has 2 syllables.
The Story of Daly
Daly stems from the Irish surname Ó Dálaigh, tied to poets and scholars in ancient clans. Today it feels contemporary yet rooted in Celtic heritage. Parents appreciate its soft sound and independent spirit, often envisioning a confident, creative daughter who values community and storytelling traditions.
Popularity
Currently ranked #12425 on the Baby Billboard Charts. Peak rank: #12425. Changed -3304 positions from last year.
Numerology Profile
Seeks truth through introspection and study.
Craves creative expression and social joy.
Projects reliability and practical strength.
Leads with independence and originality.
Zodiac & Astrology
Leo
Embodies warm leadership and creative flair.
Strengths
Compatible Signs
Lucky Numbers
Lucky Colors
Best Career Paths
Name Energy & Vibe
Projects confident warmth and joyful presence.
Color Aura
Warm Gold
Element
Fire
Season
Summer
Gemstone
Citrine
Spirit Animal
Lion
Power Word
Radiance
Energy Type
Fire × Summer
Personality & Traits
Creative
Expresses ideas through art and storytelling.
Compassionate
Shows deep empathy toward others.
Independent
Values personal freedom and initiative.
Famous People Named Daly
Daly Cherry-Evans
Australian rugby league player
Tess Daly
British television presenter
Daly in Pop Culture
Daly
The Bold and the Beautiful
Daly
Grey's Anatomy
Historical Events
1200
Ó Dálaigh poets rose in prominence.
1990
Daly entered US baby name charts.
International Variations
Daly in Different Scripts
Dáil
Irish
黛莉
Chinese (Mandarin)
デイリー
Japanese (Katakana)
דאלי
Hebrew
Nicknames & Short Forms
Middle Name Suggestions
Beautiful middle name pairings with Daly:
Daly Rose
Daly Grace
Daly Mae
Daly Jane
Daly Claire
Daly Faith
Daly Hope
Fun Facts & Trivia
Linked to ancient Irish bards.
Gained popularity as a first name in the 2000s.
Shares roots with the word 'dál' meaning assembly.
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Quick Facts
This page is reviewed by the Baby Billboard Charts editorial team. Rankings come from official U.S. Social Security Administration birth records, with descriptions checked for clarity and usefulness. See our Editorial Policy for our methodology and correction process.