Działy was formerly part of the German Empire. In the German Empire, the place was called Dzialy.
The place is now called Działy and belongs to Poland.
| Historical place name | Country | Administration | Time |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dzialy | Russian Empire | Mlava | 1914 |
| Działy | Poland | Mława | 1919 |
| Dzialy | German Empire | Mielau | 1939 |
| Działy | Poland | Mława | 1945 |
| Działy | Poland | Ciechanów | 1992 |