Ryley
Boy / Girl name · 176 babies recorded · 1974–2025
Ryley: 176 babies born in Scotland since 1974, given to both boys and girls, peaking at 25 births in 2011.
The name Ryley is a modern spelling variant of Riley, which itself comes from the Irish surname Ó Raghallaigh, meaning "descendant of Raghallach," a personal name thought to mean "valiant" or "courageous." It has Gaelic origins deeply tied to Ireland. Famous bearers include the American actress Ryley O'Neal, known for her role in *The Mighty Ducks* franchise, and Canadian singer-songwriter Ryley Walker, whose folk music earned a loyal following. While there is no major place named directly after a person called Ryley, the root Raghallach shares its linguistic heritage with the town of Raleigh, North Carolina. Modernly, Ryley is part of a broader trend of unisex given names, especially popular in Scotland and other English-speaking countries from the 1990s onward.
Boy 20 of 52 years
- Peak year
- 201125 babies
- Latest (2025)
- #7623 babies
- Total births
- 170since 2003
- 5-year trend
- ▼ 41%vs prior 5y
Girl 2 of 52 years
- Peak year
- 20203 babies
- Latest (2023)
- #7493 babies
- Total births
- 6since 2020
- 5-year trend
- ≈ stablevs prior 5y