boy's name
Riley-Ray
RY-lee-RAY (English)
- Gender Boy
- Syllables 3
- Letters 9
- Popularity Rare
- Births on record 28
Riley-Ray is a boy's name with 3 syllables. In 2025 it was given to 3 babies in England and Wales. It is a rare choice.
- Peaked in England and Wales in 2016, when 6 babies were given the name.
- Its usage has held steady over the past decade in England and Wales.
- Today about 1 in 175,654 babies in England and Wales is given this name.
- First appears in birth records in 2013.
- 3 syllables.
Riley-Ray Over Time
Births per decade in England and Wales, 2010s to 2020s. The striped bar is the 2020s, which so far covers 2020 to 2025.
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| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 2010s | 22 |
| 2020s (to 2025) | 6 |
How Popular Is Riley-Ray?
In 2025, Riley-Ray was given to 3 babies in England and Wales. It is a rare choice.
Figures for England and Wales leave out any name given to fewer than three babies in a year, so a gap means the name fell below that floor rather than went unused. Data & sources.
Names That Peaked Alongside Riley-Ray
These names rose and fell in the same era, which is why they tend to sound like they belong together.
Parents Who Like Riley-Ray Also Like
Names whose popularity has risen and fallen in step with Riley-Ray over the last century — the same taste, a different name.
How to Say Riley-Ray
- English RY-lee-RAY
Sibling Names for Riley-Ray
Names from the same era that do not rhyme or share an initial with Riley-Ray — the two things that make a sibling set grate.
Common Questions About Riley-Ray
How popular is the name Riley-Ray?
In 2025, Riley-Ray was given to 3 babies in England and Wales. It is a rare choice.
Is Riley-Ray a girl's or a boy's name?
Riley-Ray is given almost entirely to boys in birth records.
How many syllables are in Riley-Ray?
Riley-Ray has 3 syllables.
When was Riley-Ray most popular?
Riley-Ray peaked in 2016, when 6 babies were given the name. Its usage has held steady over the past decade.
Is Riley-Ray a good name?
That is not something records can settle, but they can tell you what you would be choosing. Riley-Ray currently ranks #5,534 in England and Wales. Its usage has held steady over the past decade. Everything else — how it sounds with your surname, who it reminds you of — is yours.