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Riot

Pronunciation: [ r-EYE-uht ]

Girl Name #4,467 Most Popular Hidden Gem

Ranked #4467, Riot is an uncommon girl name with a distinctive personality.

Meaning & Origin

Riot is a girl name, recorded for 32 babies in US birth records. It is pronounced r-EYE-uht.

Parents who love the name Riot often also consider Rita, Rilla, Rillie .

Quick Facts

Gender
Girl
Popularity Rank
#4,467
Total SSA Count
32

Alternative Spellings

Also a Boy Name

Riot is also used as a boy name, ranked #1245.

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Frequently Asked Questions About Riot

Is Riot a boy or girl name?
Riot is used as both a girl and boy name. As a girl name, it is ranked #4467. As a boy name, it is ranked #1245. Riot is more commonly used as a boy name.
How do you pronounce Riot?
Riot is pronounced r-EYE-uht.
How popular is the name Riot?
Riot is currently ranked #4467 in popularity for girl names in the United States.
Is Riot a common or rare name?
Riot is an uncommon name, ranked #4467 in the US. Its rarity gives it a distinctive, memorable quality.

About the Name Riot

Riot is a girl name .

Is Riot a boy or girl name? Riot is used as both a girl and boy name. As a girl name, it ranks #4,467 in popularity. As a boy name, it ranks #1,245. Riot is more commonly used as a boy name.

Riot is currently ranked #4,467 in popularity for girl names in the United States.

Alternative spellings of Riot include Rio . Each spelling variation gives the name a slightly different character while preserving its sound and meaning.

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