Briley

Meaning of Briley

This name means 'courageous' or 'strong'. It suggests someone who is brave and can handle difficult situations.

Briley has Irish roots — browse every Irish baby name in our catalog.

Popularity of Briley

After ranking as high as #622 in 2009, Briley has fallen out of the US top 1,000 as of 2025.

Notable people named Briley

• Briley O'Malley
  Country music singer-songwriter
• Briley Griffith
  American actress, singer
• Briley D. Jones
  American politician, mayor
• Briley Wray
  American actress
• Briley Sacks
  American dancer

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Questions about the name Briley

What does the name Briley mean?

Briley means this name means 'courageous' or 'strong'. it suggests someone who is brave and can handle difficult situations, and it comes from Irish origins.

Is Briley a boy's or a girl's name?

Briley is most commonly used as a girl's name in the United States.

How popular is the name Briley?

Briley did not appear in the top 1,000 baby names in 2025, which makes it a genuinely uncommon pick.

When was Briley most popular?

Briley peaked at #622 in 2009.