The nameRylee
Rylee is a modern spelling of Riley, used for girls in the United States.
- Girl's name
- Irish and English
Meaning
Rylee comes from Riley, from the Irish Ó Raghallaigh or from an English place name meaning "rye clearing".
Origin
Irish and English, through a modern American spelling.
History
Rylee reached 98th place among American girls in 2021. Riley, Ryleigh and Rylee are all given in the United States.
Popularity of the name Rylee
Rylee in the United States
Rylee was most popular in the United States in the 2010s, with 30,571 births over the decade, 42% of all recorded babies named Rylee. Its rise began around 1995, and it peaked in 2010. Half of all babies named Rylee in the United States were born before 2012, so it is mostly a name of today's children and teenagers. Over the last five years on record, its popularity has held steady at around 2,631 births a year.
Rylee in the United Kingdom
Rylee was most popular in the United Kingdom in the 2010s, with 1,215 births over the decade, 54% of all recorded babies named Rylee. Its rise began around 2003, and it peaked in 2011. Half of all babies named Rylee in the United Kingdom were born before 2012, so it is mostly a name of today's children and teenagers. Over the last five years on record, its popularity has held steady at around 77 births a year.
Variants and related names
Sibling names for Rylee
Names from the same generation as Rylee, whose popularity in the United States has followed a similar path.
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Frequently asked questions
What does the name Rylee mean?
Rylee comes from Riley, from the Irish Ó Raghallaigh or from an English place name meaning "rye clearing".
What is the origin of the name Rylee?
Irish and English, through a modern American spelling.
Is Rylee a girl's or a boy's name?
Rylee is a girl's name. In the United States, 92% of the babies named Rylee are girls.
How popular is the name Rylee?
In 2024, Rylee was the 125th most popular name for baby girls in the United States, with 2,229 births.
What are the variants of the name Rylee?
Variants and related names of Rylee include Riley.
What are good sibling names for Rylee?
Names from the same generation, with a similar popularity in the United States: Reagan, Kennedy, Natalia and Eva for a sister, Giovanni, Emmanuel, Max and Kieran for a brother.