What does the name Delaney mean?

The name Delaney means "Black, river Slaine".

What is the origin of the name Delaney?

Delaney is a name of Irish origin.

In 2023, 1,432 babies were named Delaney in the United States. The name is currently stable in popularity.

Yes, Delaney is traditionally used as a girl's name.

Girl's name

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Births Last Year: 1,432 →

All-Time Total: 44,153

Peak Year: 2004

Delaney is of Irish origin, derived from the Gaelic surname Ó Dubhshláine, meaning "descendant of Dubhshláine."

Girl names closely related to Delaney

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Boy names closely related to Delaney

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Births per year in the United States

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