US Popularity:282
Origin:Irish
Other Origin(s):British
Meaning:Courageous, valliant
Rylee is a gender-neutral name of Irish origin, and is the anglicized spelling of Riley. This beautiful word comes from the Irish surname Raghallaigh (rah + hah + lee) or O’Reilly, derived from the Gaelic word raghalach, meaning “courageous” and “valiant.” Interestingly, this name also has roots in Old English! Due to the way English culture historically spread, Rylee has a widespread influence as a tried-and-tested name. Rylees can be found all throughout the US, Canada, Scotland, England, Australia, and New Zealand. A wonderful way to honor a number of heritages, naming baby Rylee will empower them to be fearless in all they endeavor!

Common Nicknames for Rylee

What’s not to like about the name Rylee? We love that it has super-sweet nicknames—and you can find them all below! Whether you’re searching for something soft or playful—or just plain adorable!—you’re going to love the nickname ideas we’ve rounded up for your little one. Take a look at our list of some of the common and cute alternatives for Rylee

How Popular Is The Name Rylee?

The Bump Ranking

Overall:Rylee is currently #575 on The Bump
Boy:Rylee is currently #335 on The Bump Boy Names
Girl:Rylee is currently #406 on The Bump Girl Names

U.S. Births

Overall:Rylee is currently #282 in U.S. births
Boy:Rylee is currently #1691 in U.S. births
Girl:Rylee is currently #125 in U.S. births

Yearly Ranking Change:

Year:
2024
Gender:
Girl
#125
in 2024
- 8
from 2023
In comparison to the previous year's data
Sources
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