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Riley Name Meaning, Pronunciation, and History

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Overview

The meaning of the name "riley" is "valiant, courageous", and is used often for "both boys and girls".

Name
riley
Meaning
valiant, courageous
Pronunciation
ry-lee
Used for
both boys and girls
Syllables
2

Riley Name Details

The name Riley originated from Ireland and is derived from the Old Irish word 'rígh' which means 'king' or 'valiant'. It was traditionally a surname but became popular as a given name in the late 20th century.

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