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Rhiley

Boy name · 3 babies recorded · 1974–2025

Rhiley: 3 babies born in Scotland since 1974, given to boys, peaking at 3 births in 2012.

Rhiley is a modern variant of the classic Irish name Riley, which traces back to the Gaelic surname Ó Raghallaigh, meaning "descendant of Raghallach" – a personal name thought to signify "courageous" or "valiant." Though relatively uncommon as a first name, Riley has a handful of notable bearers, including actress Riley Keough and the fictional Riley Matthews from the Disney series *Girl Meets World*. The surname O'Reilly, a close cousin, has left its mark on place names such as Reilly, a town in County Cavan, Ireland. The spelling Rhiley, with its added "h," likely emerged in the late 20th century as a softer, more distinctive variation, occasionally linked to the Greek name Rhea – but its core Irish roots remain the most relevant for English-speaking families. This style of name has grown steadily in Scotland since the 1990s.