From the alder grove or dark challenger
Delayna is a modern American variation likely derived from the French surname Delaney, meaning 'from the alder grove.' It may also be influenced by the Gaelic name Dubhlaine, which translates to 'dark challenger.'
About 8 girls were named Delayna in 2025.
US births per 5-year period, 1990–present (SSA data).
