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Wiley

Wiley: name meaning, origin and popularity

Boy name

Pronunciation (IPA): /ˈwaΙͺli/

Meaning and origin of Wiley

  • A male given name.

How popular is Wiley?

188U.S. babies in 2025
#150peak rank (1882)
18,794babies since 1880

Since 1880, 394 girls and 18,400 boys in the U.S. have been named Wiley (2% girls). Its highest rank for girls was #3554 in 1926. Its highest rank for boys was #150 in 1882. In 2025, 188 babies were given the name, outside the top 1,000.

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U.S. births per year with this name, 1880–2025 (SSA)

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Wiley FAQ

What does the name Wiley mean?

A male given name.

How popular is the name Wiley?

Since 1880, 394 girls and 18,400 boys in the U.S. have been named Wiley (2% girls). Its highest rank for girls was #3554 in 1926. Its highest rank for boys was #150 in 1882. In 2025, 188 babies were given the name, outside the top 1,000.

Is Wiley a boy or girl name?

Wiley is mostly a boy name in the U.S.: 394 girls and 18,400 boys since 1880.

Popularity data: U.S. Social Security Administration baby name data, 1880–2025 (names given to 5+ babies per year). Origin and etymology text: Wiktionary, available under CC BY-SA 4.0.