Riley

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At a glance

Riley ranks #33 for dogs and #198 for cats. It is used for girls and boys alike (49% female). It is most popular with Labrador Retrievers.

Data updated November 2026 · How we count

How popular is Riley?

#33dog name of 19,856
1 in 315dogs
2,443dogs in the records
#198cat name

Girl or boy?

Girls 44%Boys 46%Not recorded 10%

49% girls · 51% boys among 2,195 dogs with a recorded sex

Riley over the years

Falling
022.945.82013: 24.9, 2014: 27.7, 2015: 39.8, 2016: 29.8, 2017: 27.2, 2018: 31.7, 2019: 22.9, 2020: 20.3, 2021: 15.1, 2022: 19.6, 2023: 11.6, 2024: 13.82013201520172019202120232024

Dogs named Riley per 10,000 dogs born that year, from the sources that record birth year.

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Names that sound like Riley

Questions

Is Riley a girl or boy dog name?

It is used for girls and boys alike (49% female).

How popular is Riley for dogs?

Riley is the #33 dog name of 19,856 in our data, with 2,443 dogs in public records. The name is falling.

How do you pronounce Riley?

Riley is said in 2 syllables: Ri·ley. Tap Listen to hear it.

What names sound like Riley?

Reilly, Rolo and Raleigh sound similar.

What breeds are often named Riley?

Labrador Retrievers, Yorkshire Terriers and Pit Bulls are the breeds most often called Riley.

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