From the alder grove
A modern phonetic spelling of the Irish surname Delaney. It is derived from the Gaelic 'Dubhshláine,' which translates to 'descendant of Dubhshláine,' a name composed of elements meaning black and the Sláine river, or alternatively associated with French origins meaning 'from the alder grove'.
About 5 girls were named Delainy in 2025.
US births per 5-year period, 1990–present (SSA data).
