Rylee
Rylee is a girl's name of Irish origin.
Meaning
Courageous or valiant.
Origin and history
Rylee is a modern English spelling variant of the Irish surname Riley, derived from Ó Raghallaigh. It translates to 'courageous' or 'valiant'. In the United States, it has become a popular given name for girls in recent decades.
Popularity in the United States
69,010 babies in the United States have been named Rylee since 1880. It ranks #482 all-time. Among babies born since 2020 it ranks #113.
States where it is most popular
- TX (8.4 %)
- CA (7.9 %)
- FL (5 %)
- OH (4.9 %)
- PA (4.2 %)
Trends by decade
| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1880-1890 | 0 |
| 1890-1900 | 0 |
| 1900-1910 | 0 |
| 1910-1920 | 0 |
| 1920-1930 | 0 |
| 1930-1940 | 0 |
| 1940-1950 | 0 |
| 1950-1960 | 0 |
| 1960-1970 | 0 |
| 1970-1980 | 0 |
| 1980-1990 | 201 |
| 1990-2000 | 3,600 |
| 2000-2010 | 21,953 |
| 2010-2019 | 28,559 |
| 2020-2029 | 14,697 |
Famous people named Rylee
- Rylee Arnold: Dancer, Television personality
Nicknames
Ry, Ry-Ry
Fun facts
- Rylee originated as an Anglicized spelling of the Gaelic surname Ó Raghallaigh.
- The 'ee' suffix is a modern spelling variation that gained significant popularity for U.S. girls starting in the late 1990s.