Riley
Unisex name · Irish · pronounced RY-lee
Verified name
What does Riley mean?
Courageous or rye clearing
Origin and language
Irish, Old English
Language family: English|Irish
Popularity in the United States
Ranked No. 203 in the U.S. in 2025, so it is popular. Source: U.S. Social Security Administration data.
Popularity in England and Wales
No. 83 in England and Wales in 2025
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Related names, nicknames, and variants
Nickname: Rye, Riles
Variant: Rylee, Ryleigh
Related: Reilly, Rylan
Using Riley across cultures
Irish surname extremely popular for both genders.
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