Dalaney is a unique, modern given name of American origin. It is composed of two distinct elements: 'Dale', which means 'valley' in English, and 'aney', believed to be a variation of the Irish surname 'O'Annaidh'. Thus, Dalaney can be interpreted as 'from the valley of Anna's descendant'. This name is uncommon but appealing due to its blend of classic and contemporary elements, offering parents an unusual yet meaningful option for their child.
"Dalaney experienced a significant rise in popularity between 2005 and 2008, with a peak of 52 births in 2005, followed by three consecutive years exceeding 40 births each. However, since then, the name's usage has steadily declined, dropping below 10 births annually as of 2023."