Ryleigh
Ryleigh is a girl's name of Irish origin.
Meaning
Courageous or valiant; derived from the Irish surname O'Raghallaigh.
Origin and history
Ryleigh is a modern American spelling variant of the traditional Irish surname Riley or O'Raghallaigh. It has gained significant popularity for girls in the United States in recent decades as modern spelling variations ending in '-leigh' became fashionable. Its usage remains strong, placing it comfortably within the top 250 female names in recent years.
Popularity in the United States
35,139 babies in the United States have been named Ryleigh since 1880. It ranks #743 all-time. Among babies born since 2020 it ranks #214.
States where it is most popular
- TX (9.3 %)
- FL (5.8 %)
- GA (5.5 %)
- OH (5 %)
- PA (4.5 %)
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 | 13 |
| 1990-2000 | 807 |
| 2000-2010 | 8,261 |
| 2010-2019 | 17,881 |
| 2020-2029 | 8,177 |
Nicknames
Ry, Rylee, Leigh
Fun facts
- The usage of the '-leigh' suffix transformed the traditional surname Riley into a distinctively feminine modern favorite in the U.S.
- It traces back to the Gaelic clan name O'Raghallaigh, historically associated with County Cavan in Ireland.