US Popularity:7514
Origin:Irish
Meaning:Courageous; rye clearing
Rileigh is a feminine name of Irish and English origin, meaning “courageous” or “rye clearing.” It is derived from the surname O’Reilly which itself came from the Gaelic word raghalach, translating to “valiant.” In Old English, this surname comes from rye and leah, meaning “rye meadow,” and was used to denote someone who lived near a rye field. The surname O’Reilly has given rise to many beautiful first names, including Riley, Rylee, and of course, Rileigh offering a range of charming choices for naming baby.

Rileigh Name Popularity Data

U.S. Births

Overall:Rileigh is currently #7514 in U.S. births
Girl:Rileigh is currently #3101 in U.S. births

Yearly Ranking Change:

Year:
2022
#7514
in 2022
- 2736
from 2021
In comparison to the previous year's data
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