Riley

In 2022, the name Riley was 39th most popular baby name for girls and 64th most popular baby name overall. In 2022, 6,475 babies were named Riley in the United States. The gender distribution for "Riley" is 75.5% female and 24.5% male.

In 2022, 1 out of every 519 babies in the United States were named Riley. In a classroom of 30 students, there is approximately a 5.6% chance that another student would have the same name. Today, the average age of someone named Riley is around 17 years old.

The name "Riley" is relatively common.

Nicknames for Riley include Ri and Riles.

Riley Meaning & Origin

The name Riley is of Irish origin and means "valiant", reflecting a courageous and strong-willed spirit.

The name Riley is described as adventurous, energetic and creative.

Pronunciation

Riley is pronounced ri-ley in English. The name Riley has 5 letters and 2 syllables.

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Name Trends (1972 to Present)

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Fun Facts about Riley

• The name Riley is unisex and can be used for both boys and girls.

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