Rileigh
About Rileigh
Rileigh is a feminine name representing a modern spelling variation of Riley. Originally an Irish surname derived from 'Ó Raghailligh' meaning 'descendant of Raghallach' (a personal name meaning 'valiant'), Rileigh emerged as a given name in the late 20th century. This spelling with the '-eigh' ending adds a feminine touch to the traditionally unisex Riley. The name gained popularity in the 2000s as part of the trend toward surname-inspired given names and creative spellings. Rileigh conveys a friendly, spirited personality with its bright sound. Its Irish heritage combined with contemporary styling makes it appeal to parents seeking a name that balances tradition with modernity.
Pronounced RY-lee.
As of October 2026, Rileigh ranked #5201 in US births in 2025 SSA, peaked at #1106 in 2004.
AI-written. Reviewed by Sophie Kihm
Sources: US popularity data is from the Social Security Administration. Meanings and origins are from Nameberry's name references.
Popularity & trends
Data table
| Year | US rank | Births | Per million |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2014 | #1,689 | 125 | 70 |
| 2015 | #1,716 | 123 | 68.9 |
| 2016 | #1,679 | 128 | 72.2 |
| 2017 | #2,253 | 84 | 48.7 |
| 2018 | #2,322 | 79 | 46.4 |
| 2019 | #2,674 | 65 | 38.7 |
| 2020 | #2,813 | 59 | 36.5 |
| 2021 | #2,701 | 64 | 39 |
| 2022 | #4,355 | 33 | 20.1 |
| 2023 | #4,535 | 31 | 19.3 |
| 2024 | #4,531 | 31 | 19.1 |
| 2025 | — | 0 | 0 |