Rileigh
Old English · Girl · 2 syllables
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About the name Rileigh
The name 'Rileigh' is a modern variant of 'Riley,' derived from the Old English words *ryge* (rye) and *leah* (clearing or meadow), meaning "rye clearing." It is primarily used in English-speaking cultures, particularly in the United States and Ireland, with no specific religious association, though it gained popularity as a unisex name in the late 20th century.
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Etymology
The name 'Rileigh' is a modern variant of 'Riley,' derived from the Old English words *ryge* (rye) and *leah* (clearing or meadow), meaning "rye clearing." It is primarily used in English-speaking cultures, particularly in the United States and Ireland, with no specific religious association, though it gained popularity as a unisex name in the late 20th century.
Rileigh currently ranks #5,201 in the United States as a girl's name. It reached its peak popularity around 2009.
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