Holding steady.
Popularity of Rilley since 2000
Babies named Rilley per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Girls | Boys |
|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 40 | 52 |
| 2010s | 27 | 17 |
| 2020s | 5 | 0 |
Meaning & origin
Rilley is a modern respelling of the Irish surname Riley, which first entered U.S. naming records in 2001. The name reached its peak popularity in 2011, during the 2010s decade, though specific rank and frequency data are not available. The trajectory of the name has been stable since its peak, indicating a consistent but niche choice. The name is used for both boys and girls, reflecting the broader trend of unisex surname-names. As Rilley remains outside the top 1000, it offers a distinctive spelling alternative to the more common Riley.
Rilley is a respelling of Riley, itself an anglicization of the Irish surname Ó Raghallaigh. The original Gaelic name Raghallach is of debated etymology, possibly meaning 'valiant' or 'race champion'. The surname originated in County Cork and spread throughout Ireland. As a given name, Riley gained popularity in the late 20th century, with variant spellings like Rilley emerging as modern adaptations.
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Rill
Sibling names for Rilley
Names that share Rilley's style, for a brother or sister.
