Riley
Irish name meaning “valiant; rye clearing”
- Gender
- Unisex · 74% girls
- Origin
- Irish
- Meaning
- valiant; rye clearing
- Syllables
- 2
- Letters
- 5
- US rank (2023)
- #223
- Born in 2023
- 6,268
Meaning & origin
Riley comes either from the Irish O Raghallaigh ('valiant') or an English place name meaning 'rye clearing'. It is popular for any gender.
Popularity
In the latest US data, Riley ranked #223 for children. It has held remarkably steady over the past decade — a dependable classic.
In 2023, Riley was given to 4,637 girls and 1,631 boys in the US — about 74% girls.
US popularity rank over time
Peaked at #104 in 2003
“Unranked” means Riley was outside the US top 1,000 that year.
Riley: frequently asked questions
What does the name Riley mean?
Riley is a Irish name meaning "valiant; rye clearing". Riley comes either from the Irish O Raghallaigh ('valiant') or an English place name meaning 'rye clearing'. It is popular for any gender.
Where does the name Riley come from?
Riley is of Irish origin. Riley comes either from the Irish O Raghallaigh ('valiant') or an English place name meaning 'rye clearing'. It is popular for any gender.
Is Riley a boy or a girl name?
Riley is a unisex name used for both boys and girls.
How many babies are named Riley?
In 2023, Riley was given to 4,637 girls and 1,631 boys in the US — about 74% girls.
Is Riley a popular name, and is it rising or falling?
In the latest US data, Riley ranked #223 for children. It has held remarkably steady over the past decade — a dependable classic.