Assembly or gathering place
Derived from the Irish surname Ó Dálaigh, meaning descendant of Dálach. The Gaelic root 'dáil' refers to a meeting, assembly, or gathering, which is also the name of the lower house of the Irish parliament. While traditionally a surname or masculine given name, it has emerged as a rare gender-neutral option in the United States.
Less common today
Daley isn't in the latest US Top 1000. It last peaked at #5,022 in 1996.
US births per 5-year period, 1990–present (SSA data).
A character in the television series 'The Tribe' · The Tribe
Professional Dutch footballer (male namesake)
British decathlete and Olympic gold medalist (male namesake)
