Rye clearing or courageous
A variant of the Irish surname Reilly or the English habitational name Riley. It typically refers to a meadow where rye is grown or derives from the Irish name Raghallach, suggesting bravery.
Less common today
Ryley isn't in the latest US Top 1000. It last peaked at #906 in 2000.
Professional rugby league footballer
American singer-songwriter and guitarist
US births per 5-year period, 1990–present (SSA data).
