Gender: Unisex
Origin: Irish
Meaning: Brave, Courageous, Valiant, Dweller by the Rye Field
Pronunciation: RY-lee, ˈraɪ.li, R AY L IY
Popularity Rank: #5,999
Derived from the Irish surname O'Raghailligh, meaning 'valiant'. It is used as a given name for both boys and girls.
The name Riley is of Irish origin and means Brave, Courageous, Valiant, Dweller by the Rye Field, Rye Meadow. It is often used as a Unisex name and is mostly used as a Last Name.
Riley is commonly found in United States of America, Canada, United Kingdom, and 66 more countries.
Phonetic Pronunciation: RY-lee
IPA (International Phonetic Alphabet): ˈraɪ.li
ARPAbet Phonetic Pronunciation: R AY L IY
R: Pronounce as in "red" (R EH D)
AY: Pronounce as in "say" (S EY)
L: Pronounce as in "let" (L EH T)
IY: Pronounce as in "see" (S IY)
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At NamesLook, the name Riley is recorded 9,538 times globally, ranking it as the 5,999th most common name worldwide.
Riley is most prevalent in United States of America, with 6,220 occurrences, making it the 792th most popular name in the country.
In United States of America, the name Riley is found among 1 in every 291 people, showcasing its highest frequency there.
| Country | Rank | Frequency |
|---|---|---|
| United States of America | #792 | 1 : 291 |
| Canada | #476 | 1 : 294 |
| United Kingdom | #1,073 | 1 : 499 |
| South Africa | #6,468 | 1 : 11,608 |
| Netherlands | #3,672 | 1 : 2,831 |
| France | #11,868 | 1 : 16,300 |
| Costa Rica | #2,131 | 1 : 2,100 |
| Italy | #16,238 | 1 : 21,117 |
| Hong Kong | #5,219 | 1 : 9,027 |
| Nigeria | #11,561 | 1 : 25,210 |
This chart displays the ranking of the name Riley from 1980 to 2023, based on the most recent data from the U.S. Social Security Administration.
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Last Updated: May 30, 2024 12:31 AM (GMT + 5.30)
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