Rilee
Rilee is a girl's name of Irish origin.
Meaning
Courageous or valiant.
Origin and history
Rilee is a modern spelling variant of the classic Irish surname-derived name Riley. It stems from the Gaelic name O'Raghallaigh, meaning courageous or valiant. In the United States, it is primarily used as a feminine given name with a contemporary, phonetic spelling style.
Popularity in the United States
3,324 babies in the United States have been named Rilee since 1880. It ranks #3080 all-time. Among babies born since 2020 it ranks #1771.
States where it is most popular
- TX (13.8 %)
- CA (13.7 %)
- OH (9.1 %)
- FL (6.4 %)
- PA (5.5 %)
Trends by decade
| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1880-1890 | 0 |
| 1890-1900 | 0 |
| 1900-1910 | 0 |
| 1910-1920 | 0 |
| 1920-1930 | 0 |
| 1930-1940 | 0 |
| 1940-1950 | 0 |
| 1950-1960 | 0 |
| 1960-1970 | 0 |
| 1970-1980 | 0 |
| 1980-1990 | 33 |
| 1990-2000 | 355 |
| 2000-2010 | 1,361 |
| 2010-2019 | 1,245 |
| 2020-2029 | 330 |
Nicknames
Ri, Ree
Fun facts
- Rilee is a modern phonetic Respelling of the traditional Irish surname Riley.
- The original Gaelic surname Ó Raghallaigh historically originated in County Cavan, Ireland.