Rileigh
Rileigh is a girl's name of English origin.
Meaning
Rye clearing or courageous.
Origin and history
Rileigh is a modern feminine respelling of the traditional surname and given name Riley. It derives from Old English elements meaning rye clearing or courageous. In the United States, it gained popularity as a trendy, contemporary alternative to classic spellings.
Popularity in the United States
3,832 babies in the United States have been named Rileigh since 1880. It ranks #2854 all-time. Among babies born since 2020 it ranks #1858.
States where it is most popular
- TX (12.9 %)
- OH (8.3 %)
- FL (7.6 %)
- GA (7 %)
- CA (6.3 %)
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 | 0 |
| 1990-2000 | 388 |
| 2000-2010 | 1,844 |
| 2010-2019 | 1,357 |
| 2020-2029 | 243 |
Nicknames
Ri, Lee, Rye
Fun facts
- Rileigh is a contemporary American creative respelling of the Irish and English surname Riley.
- It follows the broader U.S. naming trend of adapting traditional surnames with the decorative '-leigh' suffix.