Riley
Pronunciation: RIY-lee, RIY-ə-lee (key)
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Origin of the name Riley:
Transferred use of the surname derived from the Old English elements ryge (rye) and lēah (wood, clearing, meadow). The name was indicative of one who dwelled near a rye field.
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Ri, Bee, Ri Ri, Rey, Leigh, Ree
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Global Popularity of the Name Riley
- #39 in United States
- #95 in Canada (British Columbia)
- #160 in Canada (Alberta)
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