Courageous or rye clearing
Derived from the Old English words 'ryge' (rye) and 'leah' (wood, clearing, or meadow), it originally served as a surname. It also has roots in the Irish surname O'Raghallaigh, meaning descendant of Raghallach, which denotes a valiant or courageous person.
About 4,441 girls were named Riley in 2025.
US births per 5-year period, 1990–present (SSA data).
American actress and granddaughter of Elvis Presley
Daughter of NBA star Stephen Curry
The main protagonist whose mind is the setting of the film · Inside Out
The daughter of Cory and Topanga and lead character · Girl Meets World
Known professionally as B.B. King, legendary blues guitarist
A survivor and best friend of Ellie · The Last of Us
A soldier and love interest of Buffy Summers · Buffy the Vampire Slayer
The same feel as Riley — far less common.
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