Riley

Name:

Riley

Pronounced: RYE-lee

Variations: Rylee, Rilee, Ryleigh, Rilie, Reilly

Origin:

Irish

Meaning:

Riley means "courageous" or "valiant" in Irish Gaelic. It was originally a surname that was derived from the Irish surname O'Raghailligh, which means "descendant of Raghailligh.

Popularity:

It has been in the top 100 names for girls in the United States since 2002.

Did you know?

Riley Keough is an American actress and model who is the granddaughter of Elvis Presley. Riley Curry is the daughter of NBA player Steph Curry and is known for her adorable appearances at her father's post-game press conferences.

Famous namesakes:

Riley Green is an American country singer known for his hit songs "There Was This Girl" and "I Wish Grandpas Never Died."

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