All about the name

Dail

Male

« The name Dail is of Irish origin, meaning "assembly" or "gathering", and is derived from the Old Irish word "daile". »

#8047 since 1900

Meaning, origin, history

The name Dail is of Irish origin and means "assembly" or "gathering". It is derived from the Old Irish word "daile", which refers to a meeting place or gathering of people. In Irish mythology, the Dáil Éireann was the assembly of the ancient Irish High Kings, who would gather to discuss important matters of state. The name has since been used as an Irish surname and less commonly as a given name. There is also a mountain in Ireland called Mount Dail, which may have contributed to the popularity of the name in that region. Today, Dail is still considered a male name in Ireland but it can be used for either gender elsewhere. It is not a very common name internationally, but it has gained some popularity in recent years as parents seek unique and meaningful names for their children.

In numbers

Popularity of the name Dail since 1880

Total births
459
Total since 1880
Peak year
1921
22 births
in 1993
5
Recent births (5 years)
5-year trend
0%
vs previous 5 years