Rylie
Rylie is a girl's name of Celtic origin.
Meaning
Courageous, valiant, or descendant of Raghallach.
Origin and history
Rylie is a modern spelling variant of the traditional Irish surname Riley, derived from O'Raghallaigh meaning 'courageous' or 'valiant'. It gained popularity in the United States during the late 20th and early 21st centuries alongside similar unisex names. Today, it is widely recognized as a friendly, contemporary feminine name.
Popularity in the United States
23,271 babies in the United States have been named Rylie since 1880. It ranks #958 all-time. Among babies born since 2020 it ranks #438.
States where it is most popular
- TX (10.4 %)
- CA (10.3 %)
- OH (5 %)
- FL (4.4 %)
- 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 | 50 |
| 1990-2000 | 1,610 |
| 2000-2010 | 8,332 |
| 2010-2019 | 9,071 |
| 2020-2029 | 4,208 |
Famous people named Rylie
- Rylie Mills: Athlete, Football player
Nicknames
Ry
Fun facts
- Rylie is a contemporary respelling of Riley, created by substituting 'ie' for 'ey' to fit modern U.S. naming trends.
- The root surname O'Raghallaigh historically originated in County Cavan, Ireland.