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Dontaye
A variant of the name Riley, meaning 'rye clearing' or 'courageous'. This name radiates a bright, adventurous energy and characterizes a person who is both spirited and fiercely independent.
Key Stats
| Total births | 392 |
| Gender | Male (1% / 99%) |
| Peak year | 1990 |
| Peak generation | Millennial |
| First recorded | 1990 |
| Most recent | 1990 |
| Syllables | 2 |
| Origin | English, Irish |
| Comeback name | No |
Popularity Trend (1910–2025)
19102025
Top States
MI — 100%AK — 0%MT — 0%ND — 0%NE — 0%
Notable People
Ryli Morgan (Author of 'Whispers in the Wind') · Ryli Rivera (Fashion model and digital creator) · Ryli Moore (Actress in independent drama series) · Ryli Brown (Contemporary folk musician) · Ryli Stone (Professional athlete in beach volleyball)
Nicknames & Diminutives
RyRiles
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