Riley (given Name)
Riley is a given name derived from the Irish surname Ó Raghallaigh or O'Reilly. One source gives its meaning as "courageous.". Another source gives the meaning of Riley as "rye clearing" from a surname that originated with an Old English place name.
The name and its multiple spelling variations has been popular for both sexes in the United States. Riley was the 109th most popular name for boys born in the United States in 2007 and the 52nd most popular name for girls. Riley ranked among the top 10 most popular names for boys born in Australia in 2008 and in New Zealand in 2007.
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Famous quotes containing the word riley:
“the ache here in the throat,
To know that I so ill deserve the place
Her arms make for me;”
—James Whitcomb Riley (1849–1916)