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Riley
RY-lee
Top 50 → Stable
✦ Meaning
“From Old English 'ryge' (rye) and 'leah' (clearing), meaning 'rye clearing.' Originally a place name, it became a beloved unisex choice denoting friendly approachability.”
Popularity Over Time
Currently ranked #42 in the United States.
Origin
Old English
Syllables
2
Nicknames
Rye
Style
ModernPlayful
Famous Bearers
- Riley Keough
- Riley from Inside Out
- Terry Riley
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From Old English 'ryge' (rye) and 'leah' (clearing), meaning 'rye clearing.' Originally a place name, it became a beloved unisex choice denoting friendly approachability.
Riley is currently ranked #42 in the United States. Usage has stayed pretty consistent over the past decade.
Popular nicknames for Riley include Rye.
Names that pair beautifully with Riley include Asher, Rowan, Casey, Ezra.