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James Elder Riley, 1849 - 1930
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James Riley, 1821 - 1892
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James Henry Riley, 1855 - 1888
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James Hinchcliff Riley, 1913 - 1950
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James Edward Riley, 1846 - 1927
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James Merlin "Jim" Riley, 1885 - 1968
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James Luke Riley, 1886 - 1944
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James Edwin "Ned" Riley, 1889 - 1963
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James Thomas Whistler Riley, 1900 - 1952
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James Bunyan Riley, 1864 - 1943
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James David Riley, Circa 1912 - 1996
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James Edward Riley, 1860 - 1947
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James Walker, Jr. Riley, 1921 - 1988
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James Alfred "Jim" Riley, 1912 - 1994
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James Alfred [Jim] Riley, 1912 - 1994
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James Riley, 1928 - 1988
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James Hinchcliffe Riley, 1913 - 1949
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James Milton Riley, 1824 - 1898
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James Riley (Cadillac) Riley, 1926 - 1988
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James Johnstone Riley, 1873 - 1939
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James William Riley, Circa 1914 - 1978
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James J. Riley, Circa 1838 - 1914
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James M. Riley, Circa 1830 - 1899
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James P. Riley in The Evening Standard - Sep 16 1915
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James Riley in Casco Bay breeze - July 12 1906
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James J. Riley in Evening journal - Aug 10 1909
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James Harry Riley in Greensburg Morning Review - Dec 13 1926
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James C. Riley, 1884 - 1927
Rhode Island Deaths, 1850-1946
James Henry Riley, 1887 - 1941
Rhode Island Deaths, 1850-1946
James Francis Riley, 1861 - 1940
Rhode Island Deaths, 1850-1946
James Henry Riley, 1864 - 1941
Rhode Island Deaths, 1850-1946
James Riley, 1889 - 1930
South Carolina, Deaths, 1915-1943
James Riley, 1856 - 1916
South Carolina, Deaths, 1915-1943
James Herbert Riley, 1925 - 1929
South Carolina, Deaths, 1915-1943
James Gaines Riley, 1855 - 1924
South Carolina, Deaths, 1915-1943James Holland Riley, 1887 - 1960
BillionGravesJames Gordon Riley, 1927 - 2000
BillionGravesJames A. Riley, 1923 - 1982
BillionGravesJames Thomas "Johnny" Riley, 1927 - 2014
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James Riley, 1864 - 1929
Michigan Deaths
James W. Riley, 1843 - 1919
Michigan Deaths
James P. Riley, 1855 - 1938
Michigan Deaths
James Riley, 1845 - 1921
Michigan Deaths
James Alan Riley, 1930 - 1969
Arizona Death Certificates
James K. Riley, 1910 - 1971
Arizona Death Certificates
James Benjamin Riley, 1899 - 1967
Arizona Death Certificates
James Roy Riley, 1888 - 1964
Arizona Death Certificates
James A. Riley, 1852 - 1924
North Carolina, Deaths, 1906-1930
James Riley, 1913 - 1916
North Carolina, Deaths, 1906-1930
James Wm Riley, 1911 - 1919
North Carolina, Deaths, 1906-1930
James Riley, 1840 - 1914
North Carolina, Deaths, 1906-1930
James Tolbert Riley, 1863 - 1928
New York City Deaths, 1866-1948
James Riley, 1901 - 1941
New York City Deaths, 1866-1948
James W. Riley, 1890 - 1945
New York City Deaths, 1866-1948
James Henry Riley, 1875 - 1922
New York City Deaths, 1866-1948
James Homer Riley, 1916 - 1983
Maryland Deaths
James Peoples Riley, 1911 - 1984
Maryland Deaths
James H. Riley, 1860 - 1937
Maryland Deaths
James C. Riley, 1905 - 1939
Maryland Deaths
James Patrick Riley, 1907 - 1946
West Virginia, Deaths
James B. Riley, 1901 - 1969
West Virginia, Deaths
James Breinig Riley, 1894 - 1958
West Virginia, Deaths
James Ward Riley, 1877 - 1941
West Virginia, Deaths
James Findley Riley, 1886 - 1939
Idaho, Deaths and Stillbirths
James Riley, 1914 - 1915
Idaho, Deaths and Stillbirths
James Arayle Riley, 1921 - 1939
Idaho, Deaths and Stillbirths
James Riley, 1859 - 1924
Idaho, Deaths and Stillbirths
James Whitcomb Riley, 1857 - 1916
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James Whitcomb Riley, 1853 - 1916
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James Whitcomb Riley, 1853 - 1916
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James Riley, 1864 - 1923
Georgia Deaths, 1917-1928
James F. Riley, 1886 - 1924
Georgia Deaths, 1917-1928
James Malcom Riley, 1916 - 1922
Georgia Deaths, 1917-1928
James Riley, 1921 - 1921
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- Jamey Rile
- Jamie Rilie
- Jay Rile
- Jim Rilie
- Arabic: جيمس رايلي (Jīms Rāylī)
- Japanese: ジェームズ・ライリー (Jēmuzu Rairī)
- Russian: Джеймс Райли (Dzhéyms Rayli)
- Spanish (f): Santiago Rileya
- Spanish (m): Santiago Riley


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- United Kingdom 42%
- Australia 4%
- Ireland 4%
- Canada 2%
- Other 1%
The first name James has its origins in the Hebrew name Yaakov (Jacob), which means "supplanter" or "one who follows." It first appeared in the regions of the ancient Near East and gained prominence in the Christian world through the New Testament, where James is the name of several apostles, notably James the Greater and James the Less. The name became widely used in medieval Europe, particularly in England and France, where it was popularized by the influence of saints and royalty. Variations of the name include Jacques in French, Diego in Spanish, and Giacomo in Italian, each reflecting the linguistic and cultural adaptations of the name across different regions. The name James has historically been associated with leadership and strength, often linked to figures in history such as kings and scholars, which has contributed to its enduring popularity in various cultures.
The last name Riley has its origins in both Irish and English cultures, with the Irish variant deriving from the Gaelic surname "Ó Raghallaigh," meaning "descendant of Raghallach," which is believed to mean "valiant" or "courageous." This surname is primarily associated with the province of Ulster in Ireland, where it has historical roots dating back to the medieval period. In England, the name may also stem from a place name, such as Riley in Lancashire, which is derived from Old English elements meaning "rye clearing." The name Riley has been linked to various occupations, particularly in the context of land ownership and agriculture, reflecting the characteristics of those who initially bore it. Variations of the surname include O'Reilly, Ryley, and Reilly, with differences in spelling and pronunciation influenced by regional dialects and linguistic evolution across countries. The name has maintained its popularity and is widely recognized in English-speaking countries today.
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