Daisy in Chinese
Daisy in Chinese is 黛西 (Dài Xī).
- Origin
- English
- Meaning
- day's eye, daisy flower
Daisy is a name of English origin, generally understood to mean "day's eye, daisy flower". It has been in continuous US use since Social Security records begin in 1880, peaking in the 2000s.
3 ways to write Daisy
phonetic
Following the sound of your name
黛西
Dài Xī
The standard transliteration of Daisy: 黛 (dài, "dark eyebrow pigment; beautiful woman"), 西 (xī, "west"). Chosen for sound, it is instantly recognizable as this name.
Why these characters?
Each character maps to one sound of the English name: 黛 (dài) carries "dai", 西 (xī) carries "sy". The tone contour is 4-1 (falling, high level).
Character breakdown
23 strokes total (simplified)- 黛
dài
Tone 4 · 17 strokes (simplified)
dark eyebrow pigment; beautiful woman
- 西
xī
Tone 1 · 6 strokes (simplified)
west
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meaningful
Chosen for meaning and association
晨曦
Chén Xī
Inspired by "day's eye, daisy flower": 晨 (chén, "morning") + 曦 (xī, "sunlight"), expressing light and brightness.
Why these characters?
The idea of "day" behind Daisy is rendered by 晨, "morning"; 曦, "sunlight", completes it.
Character breakdown
31 strokes total (simplified)- 晨
chén
Tone 2 · 11 strokes (simplified)
morning
- 曦
xī
Tone 1 · 20 strokes (simplified)
sunlight
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balanced
A balance of sound and meaning
黛昕
Dài Xīn
黛 (dài, "dark eyebrow pigment; beautiful woman") + 昕 (xīn, "dawn, daybreak"): echoes the sound of the English name while carrying meaning.
Why these characters?
It keeps 黛 (dài), the same opening character as the transliteration 黛西, for the "dai" sound, and replaces the rest with 昕 ("dawn, daybreak") so the whole reads as a real given name.
Character breakdown
25 strokes total (simplified)- 黛
dài
Tone 4 · 17 strokes (simplified)
dark eyebrow pigment; beautiful woman
- 昕
xīn
Tone 1 · 8 strokes (simplified)
dawn, daybreak
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Recent US usage of Daisy
In the Social Security Administration’s 2020–2025 snapshot, Daisy ranked 110 among names recorded for girls, with 15,042 registrations in that group across the period. These are US birth-name records, rather than search counts or a ranking of Chinese names. The period covers part of a decade; it is not a final ranking for the whole 2020s.
Compare the dated figures in the SSA’s official 2020s name table. This snapshot was checked on 2026-10-15; any historical figures on this page describe their own stated period.
Popularity in the US
US Social Security records show 140,152 girls named Daisy since 1880, with the high point in 1996 (2,514 births) and the busiest decade being the 2000s. Between 1990 and 2017 it climbed, from #193 to #170 among girls.
- Peak year
- 1996
- Peak decade
- 2000s
- First year
- 1880
- Total since 1880
- 140,152
More About Daisy in Chinese
The Chinese translation of Daisy offers multiple styles to suit different preferences. Whether you prefer a phonetic transliteration that sounds like your name, or a meaningful interpretation that captures the essence of Daisy, you'll find options that work for you.
If you're exploring Chinese names for girls, you might also be interested in Sophie in Chinese, Bianca in Chinese, and Kennedy in Chinese. Each name has its own unique character combinations and meanings.
Other popular choices include Brenda in Chinese, Summer in Chinese, and Cheyenne in Chinese, each with beautiful traditional and simplified character options.
When choosing Chinese characters for Daisy, consider whether you want:
- Phonetic accuracy: Characters that sound like Daisy to native Chinese speakers
- Meaningful symbolism: Characters chosen for their beautiful meanings and cultural significance
- Balanced approach: A combination of sound and meaning that works well in both languages
Browse our complete A-Z index of Chinese names to explore more options, or start with our curated list of popular names in Chinese to see what others are choosing.
Frequently asked questions
How is Daisy translated into Chinese?
黛西 (Dài Xī), identical in simplified and traditional script. This is the conventional transliteration used in Chinese media.
How many strokes does 黛西 have?
23 strokes in simplified form; per character: 黛 17, 西 6.
Does Daisy change in traditional Chinese?
No. 黛西 uses only characters that are the same in both scripts, so one design works everywhere.