Riley
ry-lee
US Popularity:65
Origin:British
Other Origin(s):Irish
Meaning:rye clearing; courageous, valiant
Riley is a gender-neutral name of British origin. A versatile choice for both girls and boys, it means "rye clearing." First cultivated thousands of years ago, rye is a cereal grain that thrives under difficult conditions. With this association, you can encourage baby Riley to withstand life's challenges and overcome obstacles to achieve their dreams. Riley also stems from the Irish surname Reilly, meaning "courageous" or "valiant." If you want to honor your ancestral roots or inspire baby to be brave, this interpretation may fit the bill.
Famous People Named Riley
Wondering who else shares this name? Check out these well known people who made this baby name famous.
- Riley CooperFootball Player
- Riley Edward DonohoSon of Holly Combs
- Riley SmithActor
Riley Name Popularity Data
The Bump Ranking
Overall:Riley is currently #31 on The Bump
Boy:Riley is currently #26 on The Bump Boy Names
Girl:Riley is currently #16 on The Bump Girl Names
U.S. Births
Overall:Riley is currently #65 in U.S. births
Boy:Riley is currently #411 in U.S. births
Girl:Riley is currently #105 in U.S. births
Yearly Ranking Change:
Year:
2022
Gender:
Girl
#105
in 2022
- 8
from 2021
Sources
A Dictionary of English and Welsh Surnames: With Special American Instances by Charles Wareing Endell Bardsley
Behind the Name Riley January 2022
Name Doctor Riley
100,000+ Baby Names by Bruce Lansky
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