What is the origin of the name Delany?

Delany is a name of Irish origin.

How popular is the name Delany?

Delany is currently ranked #2111 in the United States and is rising in popularity.

How do you pronounce Delany?

Delany is pronounced də-LAY-nee.

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GirlIrish

Delany

də-LAY-nee

Popularity

#2111

rising

Letters

Syllables

Origin

Irish

Total Births

1,348

Peak Year

#90 in 2024

First Recorded

1990

Style

Vintage, Sophisticated & Formal

Spelling

Moderate spelling

What It Means

Delany is an Irish surname, anglicized from the Gaelic Ó Dubhshláine, meaning "descendant of Dubhshláine." The given name Dubhshláine means "dark defiance."

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Del Laney

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Numerology

The Idealist

Compassionate, humanitarian, and visionary. Names vibrating at 9 carry universal love.

Famous Namesakes

Dana Delany
American actress, producer, activist, and board member

Nicknames

Del Laney

Spelling Variations

Delaney

Similar Names

Riley Kennedy Avery Quinn

Personality Traits

intelligentindependentcharmingcreative

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