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Daysi
GirlOld English· “variant of Daisy; day's eye”
- Meaning
- variant of Daisy; day's eye
- Origin
- Old English
- Pronunciation
- DAY-zee
- Syllables
- 2
- US rank 2025
- #4,284
- US babies 2025
- 33
- Best rank
- #2,160 (1996)
- Peak year
- 1996
Meaning and origin of Daysi
Daysi is an Old English name that is usually said to mean “variant of Daisy; day's eye”.
Daysi is a spelling of Daisy, the name of the flower. Daisy comes from Old English daeges eage, day's eye, because the flower opens in the morning and closes at night. It was also used as a pet form of Margaret, since the French Marguerite is the name for the daisy. The spelling Daysi is common in Spanish-speaking families, where the final -i is a natural ending and the y keeps the sound of the English word. It is said DAY-zee. Daisy Buchanan in The Great Gatsby is a well-known literary bearer of the usual spelling.
Popularity over time
Daysi first appears in US Social Security records in 1970. It has never ranked in the national top 1,000, which keeps it genuinely uncommon. Its best national rank was #2,160 in 1996, the same year it reached its highest count of 63 babies. In 2025, 33 babies were named Daysi, and it ranked #4,284 nationally. That is 27% more than ten years earlier, so it is clearly on the rise.
Its national rank moved from #2,787 in 2000, #3,638 in 2010, and #4,284 in 2025. Of the 1,535 US girls named Daysi since records began, 32% were born in the 2000s, its biggest decade. The 1990s come next, with 447 babies. Since 2010, 445 more have been named Daysi.
Other girls' names that peaked around the same time include Shawntel, Shalynn, Brina, Jessyca, and Jabria.
Where it is most popular (2025)
In 2025, Daysi ranked highest in Texas.
| State | Rank there | Babies |
|---|---|---|
| Texas | #3421 | 5 |
Gender, sound and spelling
In the US it is used almost only for girls.
Daysi is usually pronounced DAY-zee, with two syllables. It has five letters, starts with D and ends in “-si”.
Middle names for Daysi
A few middle names that flow with Daysi: each avoids a matching first letter, a rhyme and a vowel clash where the names meet.
Sibling names for Daysi
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Frequently asked questions
What does the name Daysi mean?
Daysi is an Old English name that is usually said to mean “variant of Daisy; day's eye”.
What is the origin of the name Daysi?
Daysi has Old English roots. Daysi is a spelling of Daisy, the name of the flower.
Is Daysi a popular name?
Not especially. Daysi ranked #4,284 in the US in 2025, which puts it outside the top 1,000.
Is Daysi a boy or girl name?
Daysi is mainly a girl's name. In the US it is used almost only for girls.
How do you pronounce Daysi?
Daysi is usually pronounced DAY-zee. Stressed syllables are in capital letters.
Popularity figures come from US Social Security card applications (names given to at least five babies in a year, 1880 to 2025). How we source names and meanings