Girls · #75 in 2025
Daisy: Meaning, Origin & Popularity
- Origin
- English flower name
- Meaning
- Daisy; historically day's eye
- Pronunciation
- DAY-zee
- Nickname options
- Daze
Origin and meaning
Daisy comes from the English flower word, historically formed from day's eye because of the flower's appearance and opening habit. It is a direct botanical name with a familiar, cheerful image.
U.S. popularity
Daisy ranked #75 for girls in the United States in 2025, with 3,206 girls given this spelling. Its highest recorded U.S. rank was #48, reached in 1880, 1882. Historical coverage: 1880–2025. Peak refers to rank, not the largest number of births.
Source: Social Security Administration; historical peaks calculated from its national name files. Rankings count each spelling separately within the listed sex.
The Hello Baby Names take
Daisy feels sunny and unselfconscious. The strong D and lively Z keep it from being merely delicate, while the flower association adds immediate warmth. It is a lovely fit for parents who enjoy vintage sweetness with a little energy.
Things to consider
Daisy has a distinctly cheerful style. Say it in both affectionate and formal settings to make sure you enjoy the full range of its personality.
If you love Daisy, consider…
- Lily: Offers a gentler, more understated flower name.
- Ruby: Keeps the vivid vintage energy.
- Sadie: Shares the rhythm without botanical imagery.
- Lucy: Adds a classic, equally cheerful alternative.
- Poppy: Turns up the playful floral feeling.
- Ivy: Makes the nature style more compact.
- Millie: Offers a cozy nickname-like choice.
- Hazel: Brings a warmer, earthier mood.