Riley

Gender
Unisex (Masculine & Feminine | Boys and Girls)
Usage/Origins
Meaning
Courageous, valiant
Pronunciation
RIE-lee
RYE-lee or RY-lee
Popularity
Riley has become a very popular name in recent years, particularly in the United States. In 2020, it was ranked as the 28th most popular name for boys and the 136th most popular name for girls.

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Riley Name meanings & History

Courageous, valiant. Riley is a popular name for both boys and girls, and can be used in a variety of different contexts. It is often chosen by parents who are looking for a gender-neutral name that is timeless and versatile.

Zodiac Sign of Riley: Reason Aries

Synonyms of Riley:

R: Reason,Rational,Resourceful,Restless

I: Involved,Intimate,Indulgence

L: Languid,Liaison,Lazy,Lover,Lovely,Luscious,Legal

E: Expressive,Enlighten,Exaggerate,Entertain,Environment,Enliven

Y: Yin/Yang,Youth-giving,Yen/money

Riley is:

  • a Common name
  • a Informal name
  • a Modern name
  • a Natural name
  • a Strong name
  • a Wholesome name
  • a Youthful name

Famous People

Famous people named Riley include Riley Keough, an American actress and model; Riley Smith, an American actor and musician; and Riley Nash, a Canadian ice hockey player.

2.) Riley (Unisex)

Usage: Irish

Meanings: Unknown

Other Forms: Reilly, Riley, Ryleigh


3.) Riley (Male)

Usage: Irish

Meanings: (Irish) valiant.

Other Forms: Rhiley, Rhylee, Rhyley, Rieley, Rielly, Riely, Rilee, Rilley, Rily, Rilye, Rylee


4.) RILEY (Male)

Usage: English

Meanings: Transferred use of the surname derived from the Old English elements ryge (rye) and leah (wood, clearing, meadow). The name was indicative of one who dwelled near a rye field. (RI-LEE)


5.) RILEY (Male)

Usage: American

Meanings: Transferred use of the surname derived from the Old English elements ryge (rye) and leah (wood, clearing, meadow, enclosure): hence, “dweller by the rye field.” (Rl-LEE)


6.) Riley (Male)

Usage: Irish

Meanings: (Irish) brave

Other Forms: Reilly, Rylee, Ryley, Rylie, Ryly


7.) Riley (Female)

Usage: Irish

Meanings: (Irish) courageous; lively

Other Forms: Reilly, Rylee, Ryleigh, Ryley, Rylie


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