Ryley
Ryley is a girl's name of Irish origin.
Meaning
Courageous, valiant, or descendant of Raghallach.
Origin and history
Ryley is a modern phonetic spelling variant of the unisex Irish surname Riley, derived from Ó Raghallaigh. It means courageous or valiant. In the United States, it is utilized as a contemporary given name for both girls and boys, with a steady presence in modern name charts.
Popularity in the United States
3,341 babies in the United States have been named Ryley since 1880. It ranks #3071 all-time. Among babies born since 2020 it ranks #1802.
States where it is most popular
- CA (18.4 %)
- TX (11.3 %)
- OH (8.5 %)
- PA (8.3 %)
- FL (7.1 %)
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 | 18 |
| 1990-2000 | 479 |
| 2000-2010 | 1,536 |
| 2010-2019 | 1,009 |
| 2020-2029 | 299 |
Nicknames
Ry, Ry-Ry
Fun facts
- Ryley is a contemporary alternative spelling of the popular Irish surname-turned-given-name Riley.
- While commonly given to girls in recent years, Ryley maintains unisex usage across the United States.