Names like Riley
If Riley is on your list, these girl names have the same feel, from Irish classics to names with a similar sound. Riley has held fairly steady in popularity, so the list favours names with a similar, steady curve.
Top matches: Kennedy, Rowan, Rory and Nora.
24 girl names like Riley
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- Kennedy#85Derived from an Irish surname, meaning "helmeted chief" or "misshapen head."Also IrishSimilar popularity curve
- Rowan#249Rowan refers to a type of tree with red berries, also known as mountain ash.Also Irish2 syllables
- Rory#230Rory means "red king." It comes from a Gaelic word for reddish-brown, often referring to…Also Irish2 syllables
- Nora#20Nora is a short form of Honora, which means "honor."Also Irish2 syllables
- Reagan#248It means "little king" or "descendant of a king."Also Irish2 syllables
- Zoey#69Zoey means "life".Same “-ey” endingSimilar popularity curve
- Paisley#67Paisley is a town in Scotland.Same “-ey” endingSimilar popularity curve
- Raegan#506Means "little ruler" or "descendant of Raghallach."Also Irish2 syllables
- Sloane#141Sloane means 'raider' or 'warrior'.Also Irish2 syllables
- Ruby#64The name Ruby refers to the deep red precious gemstone of the same name.Similar popularity curve2 syllables
- Quinn#97Quinn means "descendant of Conn." Conn was an Irish chieftain, so it can also mean…Also IrishSimilar popularity curve
- Kinsley#93Kinsley means "king's meadow".Same “-ey” endingSimilar popularity curve
- Mckinley#714It means "son of the learned ruler".Same “-ey” ending2 syllables
- Audrey#86The name Audrey means 'noble strength' or 'noble power'.Same “-ey” endingSimilar popularity curve
- Hadley#121Hadley means "heather field." It comes from an English place name.Same “-ey” ending2 syllables
- Maeve#76Maeve means "intoxicating." It is often associated with a legendary warrior queen of…Also Irish
- Lennon#214From the Irish surname meaning "lover" or "descendant of Lean"Also Irish2 syllables
- Keyla#821Keyla can mean "beautiful" or "graceful".Also Irish2 syllables
- Collins#241This name means 'son of Colin.' It originated as a surname and is now used as a given…Also Irish2 syllables
- Alaina#224Alaina is often considered a variation of the Irish name Alana.Also Irish
- Lainey#30Lainey is often considered a short form of Elaine or Helen, meaning "bright, shining…Same “-ey” ending2 syllables
- Presley#225From the priest's meadow.Same “-ey” ending2 syllables
- Kenna#759Kenna is often considered a feminine form of the Irish name Kenneth.Also Irish2 syllables
- Stella#52Stella means "star." It's a name that evokes brightness and celestial beauty.Similar popularity curve2 syllables
Boy names like Riley
Riley is also used for boys.
- Casey#320This name comes from an Irish surname.Also IrishSame “-ey” ending
- Cody#318Cody is an Irish name meaning 'descendant of Óda.' It's connected to prosperity and…Also IrishSimilar popularity curve
- Brady#321The name Brady comes from an Irish surname meaning 'spirited' or 'broad-chested'.Also IrishSimilar popularity curve
- Oscar#223Oscar means "God's spear" or "deer friend".Also IrishSimilar popularity curve
- Kevin#221Handsome birth; noble birthAlso IrishSimilar popularity curve
- Caden#201Caden means "battle" or "spirit of battle."Also IrishSimilar popularity curve
- Ryan#99Ryan means "little king" or "descendant of a king."Also Irish2 syllables
- Bryan#336It means 'strong' or 'noble'.Also IrishSimilar popularity curve
- Aidan#326The name Aidan comes from an old Irish word meaning 'little fire'.Also IrishSimilar popularity curve
- Connor#166The name Connor means 'lover of hounds' or 'wolf lover'.Also IrishSimilar popularity curve
- KoreyKorey is often considered a variant of Corey, which may mean "from the hollow" or…Also IrishSame “-ey” ending
- ReillyReilly means courageous or valiant.Also Irish2 syllables
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- What names are similar to Riley?
- Names with a similar style to Riley include Kennedy, Rowan, Rory, Nora, Reagan and Zoey.
- How are these names matched to Riley?
- Each name is compared with Riley on how its US popularity has moved since 2000, how popular it is today, where it comes from, and how it sounds: its ending, number of syllables and first letter. Riley has held fairly steady in popularity, so the list favours names with a similar, steady curve.
- What other Irish names are like Riley?
- Kennedy, Rowan, Rory, Nora and Reagan share Riley's Irish roots.