What does the name Riley mean?

The name Riley means "Rye clearing".

What is the origin of the name Riley?

Riley is a name of English origin.

In 2023, 4,644 babies were named Riley in the United States. The name is currently falling in popularity.

Yes, Riley is traditionally used as a girl's name.

Girl's name

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Births Last Year: 4,644 ↘

All-Time Total: 137,477

Peak Year: 2016

Riley is of English origin, derived from the Old English surname "Ryegate" meaning "rye field."

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Names with similar meaning to Riley

Rylee Ryleigh Rylie

Births per year in the United States

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