Riley
Riley is an Irish surname derived from the Gaelic 'Ó Raghallaigh,' meaning 'descendant of Raghallach' (valiant or courageous). Originally a boys' name, it has become increasingly popular for girls in recent decades, embodying a spirited, adventurous quality.
Current Popularity
Popularity over time
Dashed bar: 2026 (projected): 4,353. How this is calculated
Yearly values
- 2011: 5,045
- 2012: 4,833
- 2013: 4,941
- 2014: 4,800
- 2015: 5,739
- 2016: 7,159
- 2017: 6,368
- 2018: 6,010
- 2019: 5,712
- 2020: 5,339
- 2021: 5,225
- 2022: 4,914
- 2023: 4,643
- 2024: 4,657
- 2025: 4,441
- 2026 (projected): 4,353
Good to Know
- •Easy to spell and pronounce in English-speaking countries
- •Increasingly used as a unisex name, more common for girls in recent years
- •Multiple spelling variations exist (Rylee, Ryleigh, Rylie)
- •Has a contemporary, tomboyish charm while remaining approachable
- •Multiple spelling variations exist
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Statistics
141,960
Total births since 1880
2016
Peak year
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