Riley name meaning, origin and popularity
Meaning, origin, similar names and Australian ranking history.
The name Riley
Story and style
Riley is a distinctive name for boys.
For parents, Riley is easy to imagine in everyday life: simple enough for a child, but still polished enough to grow with them.
At a glance
The quick version
Best rank3rd in 2008
Listed years18/18 years
TrendFalling
First listed2008
StyleFamiliar
Length5 letters
More about Riley
Background notes
What style of name is Riley?
Riley feels familiar. It sits naturally beside names like Joshua: names that feel related in sound, style or popularity.
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Riley ranking history in Australia
Published national top-100 ranking by year
Riley has been a steady favourite in Australia. It ranked 54th in 2025, and appeared in the top 100 every year from 2008 to 2025.
| Year | Rank |
|---|---|
| 2025 | 54th |
| 2024 | 36th |
| 2023 | 52nd |
| 2022 | 46th |
| 2021 | 40th |
| 2020 | 53rd |
| 2019 | 35th |
| 2018 | 33rd |
| 2017 | 38th |
| 2016 | 31st |
| 2015 | 29th |
| 2014 | 34th |
| 2013 | 20th |
| 2012 | 18th |
| 2011 | 14th |
| 2010 | 11th |
| 2009 | 10th |
| 2008 | 3rd |