Riley

Unisex

What does Riley mean?

A unisex name meaning "courageous" or "valiant".

What's the origin of Riley?

Celtic

How is Riley pronounced?

ˈraɪli

What does it say about you to have a cat named Riley?

That you have a fondness for the name Riley and that you have a strong connection to your pet.

Is Riley a good cat name?

Riley has two syllables, which most vets and trainers tend to recommend. The name also ends in a vowel sound, so it's easy for your kitty to recognize. Riley is a widely adored cat name for obvious reasons. If you like it, go for it!

Riley is found in these categories:

ginger cat names
ginger

Riley means "valiant", perfect for fiery, brave orange felines!

Popularity

Based on likes, Riley ranks #86 with users of MeowNames.com.

Riley is one of the more common cat names amongst our community. According to our statistics, Riley is considerably more popular than most other cat names.

Popularity: Historical Trend

Riley was, over the past 30 days, the 160th ranked cat name for views on MeowNames.com.

As of June 2024, Riley is a name that's increasing in popularity with new kitten owners. According to our stats, it's more fashionable than it was at this time last year.

We've seen quite a bit of variance in rank for this name. That might suggest its popularity is based on seasonal factors or perhaps pop culture events.

In the past week, Riley was viewed 10 times, and liked 0 times.

Cat names like Riley:

Meaning: A diminutive of the Irish name Ruairí, meaning "red king".
Meaning: full of hardship or trials
Meaning: Heroic, violent, determined warrior.
Meaning: Italian, bright, red-haired.
Meaning: Fearless, independent leader.
Meaning: Brave, resilient, determined, strong

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