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Riley

Girl · Irish · Medium name

Meaning
Courageous, valiant
Pronunciation
RY-lee
Origin
Irish

From Irish surname, from 'Raghallaigh' meaning valiant.

Popularity
Common in United States (2023)

Popularity: US SSA, 2023

ModernStrong and boldNature-inspired

Languages in use: Irish, English

Commonly used in: United States, Ireland

Also recorded as Gender-neutral.

Alternate spellings

  • ReillyIrish / English

    Irish-rooted spelling.

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Sources for this record

US SSA, Baby Names from Social Security Card Applications (2023). Last verified 2025-01-15.

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