Names Starting With R
UnisexIrish#19 in 2025
Riley
Riley is a unisex name of Irish origin meaning “Rye clearing or courageous.” It ranked #19 in the United States in 2025.
pronunciation
RY-lee
meaning & origin
The name Riley means “Rye clearing or courageous.” It comes from the Irish language tradition.
From the Irish surname Ó Raghailligh, possibly meaning courageous. It is also interpreted as an Old English place name meaning rye clearing. One of the most consistently popular unisex names in the US in recent decades.
popularity over time
#222020
#212021
#202022
#202023
#192024
| Year | Rank |
|---|---|
| 2024 | #19 |
| 2023 | #20 |
| 2022 | #20 |
| 2021 | #21 |
| 2020 | #22 |
Source: SSA National Baby Names Dataset
famous people named Riley
- Riley Keough
- Riley Curry
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