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Unisex Name

Riley

"Courageous, valiant, lively"

Ranked #229 for baby names

About the Name Riley

Meaning

Courageous, valiant, lively

Origin

Celtic

Gender

Unisex

First Letter

R

Boy Rank

#229

Girl Rank

#42

Riley is a unisex name of Celtic origin. The name means "Courageous, valiant, lively" and Currently ranked #229 in popularity in the United States. It is commonly used for both boys and girls. Browse more names starting with R or explore other Celtic names.

Popularity Over Time

#1442
1950
#949
1960
#1164
1970
#4121
1980
#29074
1990
#85152
2000
#79281
2010
#32357
2020

Source: U.S. Social Security Administration baby names data (public domain). Lower rank numbers indicate greater popularity.

Famous People Named Riley

  • RK Riley Keough

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Riley: The Unisex Name That Stands for Courage

Riley means courageous and lively. Explore the Celtic roots, SSA popularity data, famous bearers, and variants of this beloved unisex baby name.

Quick Facts

Syllables
2
Letters
5
Starts with
R
Origin
Celtic

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