Save Type Surname (from location) Usage English Pronounced Pron. RIE-lee [key·IPA] Meaning & History From the name of the town of Ryley in Lancashire, derived from Old English ryge "rye" and leah "woodland, clearing". Related NamesDetails VariantRyleyGiven Name DescendantsRiley, Rylee, Ryleigh, Ryley, Rylie(English) Same SpellingRiley 2