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Unisex Name

Riley

"Courageous, valiant, lively"

Ranked #137 for baby names

About the Name Riley

Meaning

Courageous, valiant, lively

Origin

Celtic

Gender

Unisex

First Letter

R

Boy Rank

#137

Girl Rank

#25

Riley is a unisex name of Celtic origin. The name means "Courageous, valiant, lively" and is currently ranked #137 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.

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Popularity Over Time

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1950
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1960
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1970
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1980
#155
1990
#68
2000
#42
2010
#137
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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Quick Facts

Syllables
2
Letters
5
Starts with
R
Origin
Celtic

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