Riley
Riley is a unisex name of Irish origin. It was originally a surname derived from the Old Irish name Ó Raghailligh, meaning ‘descendant of Raghailleach’.
Riley Meaning
Courageous, Valiant
Historical Significance
Riley gained popularity as a given name in the late 20th century and has been consistently popular for both boys and girls since the 2000s.
Fun Fact
Riley is one of the few names that has remained consistently popular for both genders in recent years.
Literature Reference
Riley is the name of the main character in the Pixar film ‘Inside Out’ (2015), which helped boost the name’s popularity.
Music Reference
The B.B. King song ‘The Thrill Is Gone’ mentions the name Riley in its lyrics.
Famous Namesakes
- Riley Keough: Actress and Model, known for Mad Max: Fury Road, The Girlfriend Experience
- Riley Green: Country Music Singer, known for There Was This Girl, I Wish Grandpas Never Died
- Riley Reid: Adult Film Actress, known for Multiple AVN Award winner
Similar Names
Rylee, Rylie, Reilly, Ryleigh, Rylan
Riley Nicknames
Ry, Lee, Riles
Related Names
Sibling Names
Morgan, Taylor, Jordan, Avery, Casey, Quinn, Peyton, Skylar, Blake, Sawyer, Hayden, Rowan, Charlie, Finley, Emerson, Parker