Riley Name Origin
/RY-lee/-
American (English) 60% -
Australian (English) 25%
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British (English) 15%
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Name Details
- First Name: Riley
- Last Name: N/A
- Name Order: Western
- Gender: Male
Name Origin
The name Riley is of English origin, derived from a surname meaning 'rye clearing' from Old English elements 'ryge' (rye) and 'leah' (clearing or meadow). It is commonly used as a given name in English-speaking countries and can be used for both males and females.
Name Trends
This chart shows how many babies were given the name Riley each year, based on data from the U.S. Government's Social Security Administration (SSA).