How to pronounce Riley (RY-lee)

Notes

Unisex name, more common for girls in Australia.

Origin & meaning

Origin

Irish Gaelic/Old English

Meaning

valiant, courageous (Irish, from Ó Raghallaigh); rye clearing (English)

Popularity

Originally an Irish surname; used for both boys and girls.

Similar spellings (same pronunciation)

• Riley
• Rylee
• Rylee
• Ryleigh