Gender: Unisex
Origin: Gaelic, English
Meaning: Dark challenger, Offspring of the Challenger
Pronunciation: dəˈleɪni, /dəˈleɪni/, D AH L EY N IY
Popularity Rank: #22,956
Derived from the Gaelic surname Ó Dubhshláine, meaning 'descendant of Dubhshláine'. Dubhshláine is a combination of dubh, meaning 'dark, black' and sláine, meaning 'challenge'.
The name Delaney is of Gaelic, English origin and means Dark challenger, Offspring of the Challenger, From the Elder Tree Grove, Son of the Challenger. It is often used as a Unisex name and is mostly used as a Last Name.
Delaney is commonly found in United States of America, Canada, United Kingdom, and 38 more countries.
Phonetic Pronunciation: dəˈleɪni
IPA (International Phonetic Alphabet): /dəˈleɪni/
ARPAbet Phonetic Pronunciation: D AH L EY N IY
D: Pronounce as in "dog" (D AO G)
AH: Pronounce as in "but" (B AH T)
L: Pronounce as in "let" (L EH T)
EY: Pronounce as in "they" (DH EY)
N: Pronounce as in "no" (N OW)
IY: Pronounce as in "see" (S IY)
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At NamesLook, the name Delaney is recorded 1,718 times globally, ranking it as the 22,956th most common name worldwide.
Delaney is most prevalent in United States of America, with 1,371 occurrences, making it the 2,303th most popular name in the country.
In United States of America, the name Delaney is found among 1 in every 1320 people, showcasing its highest frequency there.
| Country | Rank | Frequency |
|---|---|---|
| United States of America | #2,303 | 1 : 1,320 |
| Canada | #3,595 | 1 : 3,149 |
| United Kingdom | #12,031 | 1 : 14,056 |
| South Africa | #28,253 | 1 : 80,858 |
| Colombia | #25,680 | 1 : 46,059 |
| Costa Rica | #4,619 | 1 : 6,699 |
This chart displays the ranking of the name Delaney from 1980 to 2023, based on the most recent data from the U.S. Social Security Administration.
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