Riley at a glance
- Meaning
- “descendant of Raghallach”
- Gender
- Unisex
- Origin
- Irish
- Pronunciation
- RY-lee
- Other forms
- Reilly, Rylee, Ryleigh
Where the name Riley comes from
Riley usually comes from the Irish surname Reilly, from an old name whose meaning is unknown. It can also come from an English place name meaning “rye clearing”. It is popular for both genders, more for boys in the UK and more for girls in the US.